Yes, R985 BDX is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R985 BDX?

The MOT for R985 BDX is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R985 BDX?

The recorded mileage for R985 BDX is 402,287 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R985 BDX ULEZ compliant?

No, R985 BDX 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R985 BDX

R985 BDX

1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29/05/1998. Recorded mileage 402,287 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/03/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 402,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 10/03/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Mileage: 402,287 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2874cc

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R985 BDX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
402,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R985 BDX Mileage History

02/06/2023401,435 mi
06/01/2025401,999 mi+564 mi
07/01/2025402,001 mi+2 mi
04/03/2026402,287 mi+286 mi
11/03/2026402,287 mi

Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R985 BDX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:10

MOT Analysis

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 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R985 BDX) between June 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 50 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: “Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both doors and o/s/f arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Prop shaft likely to become detached excessive corrosion to the structure supporting the propshaft mount (6.1.7 (a) (ii)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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