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2007 Mercedes Sprinter 2.1L Diesel · KM57 DDV

KM57 DDV

2007 Mercedes Sprinter (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 250,531 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES SPRINTER
Year / Origin
2007 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jul 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
250,531 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jul 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2007
Engine
2148cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2007 Mercedes Sprinter has a recent MOT failure dated 2025-07-21 at 250,531 miles, indicating multiple critical issues. The offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit, and the cab’s body structure showed significant corrosion affecting rigidity. The vehicle also failed emissions testing, and the engine MIL was inoperative, suggesting potential underlying faults. These findings highlight serious safety and mechanical risks. A pattern of recurring corrosion in the vehicle’s body structure is evident, with mentions of reduced rigidity in both 2025 and 2023 MOTs. While some corrosion was noted as non-critical in 2023, the 2025 report explicitly states “significantly reduced rigidity,” indicating a worsening condition. This suggests prolonged exposure to harsh environments or inadequate maintenance, which could compromise structural integrity over time. Electronic systems have consistently failed, including the electronic stability control (ESC) warning lamp and supplementary restraint system (SRS) faults. These issues appeared in 2024 and 2025, with no indication of resolution. The inoperative engine MIL in 2025 further implies unresolved diagnostic problems, potentially linked to the emissions failure.
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KM57 DDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2025
  • 250,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

KM57 DDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 19:40
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 2007 Mercedes Sprinter (KM57 DDV) between June 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

KM57 DDV Mileage History

  1. 20/06/2023242,326 mi
  2. 21/06/2023242,326 mi
  3. 16/07/2024247,147 mi+4,821 mi
  4. 18/07/2024247,150 mi+3 mi
  5. 21/07/2025250,531 mi+3,381 mi

Average of roughly 3,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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