No, P542 AFE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P542 AFE?

The MOT for P542 AFE is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P542 AFE?

The recorded mileage for P542 AFE is 285,626 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P542 AFE ULEZ compliant?

No, P542 AFE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mercedes Sprinter 28.8L Diesel · P542 AFE

P542 AFE

1997 Mercedes Sprinter (28.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 285,626 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES SPRINTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 285,626 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 28.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/10/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 285,626 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 28774cc

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P542 AFE Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2008
285,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P542 AFE Mileage History

25/11/2005220,449 mi
01/12/2005220,928 mi+479 mi
07/11/2006242,597 mi+21,669 mi
11/11/2006242,650 mi+53 mi
16/11/2007262,944 mi+20,294 mi
22/11/2007263,248 mi+304 mi
15/10/2008284,792 mi+21,544 mi
23/10/2008285,626 mi+834 mi

Average of roughly 22,390 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P542 AFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:20

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sprinter (P542 AFE) between November 2005 and October 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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