1997 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R506 GUG
1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 105,857 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2874cc
R506 GUG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2016
- 105,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R506 GUG Mileage History
- 03/11/200565,439 mi
- 27/10/200672,127 mi+6,688 mi
- 06/11/200778,900 mi+6,773 mi
- 28/10/200885,236 mi+6,336 mi
- 29/10/200990,760 mi+5,524 mi
- 02/11/200990,772 mi+12 mi
- 09/11/201094,002 mi+3,230 mi
- 11/11/201094,003 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/201197,183 mi+3,180 mi
- 08/11/201299,297 mi+2,114 mi
- 12/11/201299,298 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2013100,972 mi+1,674 mi
- 05/11/2014102,518 mi+1,546 mi
- 05/11/2014102,518 mi
- 13/11/2015103,948 mi+1,430 mi
- 11/11/2016105,857 mi+1,909 mi
Average of roughly 3,667 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R506 GUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sprinter (R506 GUG) between November 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2016 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 (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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