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1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R957 ADL

R957 ADL

1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 178,937 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2874cc

R957 ADL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
  • 178,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R957 ADL Mileage History

  1. 13/07/2022174,687 mi
  2. 18/07/2022174,691 mi+4 mi
  3. 17/07/2023178,929 mi+4,238 mi
  4. 19/07/2023178,937 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 4,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R957 ADL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R957 ADL) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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