No, R785 AEW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R785 AEW?

The first MOT test for R785 AEW is due by 31 August 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of R785 AEW?

The recorded mileage for R785 AEW is 375,608 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R785 AEW ULEZ compliant?

No, R785 AEW 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 2.9L Diesel · R785 AEW

R785 AEW

1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 375,608 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.

Make & Model: MERCEDES SPRINTER
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No details held by DVLA
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2005)
Recorded Mileage: 375,608 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No details held by DVLA

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2005

Mileage: 375,608 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2874cc

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R785 AEW Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2006
375,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! No MOT history found

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R785 AEW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:47

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sprinter (R785 AEW) between April 2006 and April 2006.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.

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