1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R898 AAN
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 17/09/1997. Recorded mileage 103,412 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,412 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
R898 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 103,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R898 AAN Mileage History
- 30/08/202382,832 mi
- 27/09/202491,567 mi+8,735 mi
- 09/10/202491,597 mi+30 mi
- 20/10/2025103,412 mi+11,815 mi
- 20/10/2025103,412 mi
Average of roughly 9,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R898 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R898 AAN) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear both (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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