1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P190 FRD
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07/03/1997. Recorded mileage 167,259 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,259 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
P190 FRD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 167,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (63 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P190 FRD Mileage History
- 28/06/200695,335 mi
- 28/06/200695,335 mi
- 19/06/200799,403 mi+4,068 mi
- 20/06/200799,412 mi+9 mi
- 30/06/2008105,794 mi+6,382 mi
- 01/07/2008105,798 mi+4 mi
- 08/07/2009111,203 mi+5,405 mi
- 08/07/2009111,220 mi+17 mi
- 20/07/2010115,850 mi+4,630 mi
- 21/07/2010115,851 mi+1 mi
- 11/07/2011118,683 mi+2,832 mi
- 11/07/2011118,713 mi+30 mi
- 09/08/2012121,971 mi+3,258 mi
- 11/08/2012121,971 mi
- 27/08/2013123,773 mi+1,802 mi
- 18/08/2014126,820 mi+3,047 mi
- 14/08/2015129,845 mi+3,025 mi
- 24/08/2015130,058 mi+213 mi
- 25/08/2016132,584 mi+2,526 mi
- 31/08/2016132,740 mi+156 mi
- 08/08/2017134,225 mi+1,485 mi
- 09/08/2017134,225 mi
- 11/09/2018136,660 mi+2,435 mi
- 13/09/2018136,671 mi+11 mi
- 19/10/2019140,258 mi+3,587 mi
- 08/10/2020141,413 mi+1,155 mi
- 16/03/2022141,800 mi+387 mi
- 18/03/2022141,802 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2022141,802 mi
- 25/05/2023154,044 mi+12,242 mi
- 02/05/2024167,259 mi+13,215 mi
Average of roughly 4,030 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
P190 FRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (P190 FRD) between June 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (63 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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