1997 Mercedes-Benz Vario 2.9L Diesel · P407 BEL
1997 Mercedes-Benz Vario (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 289,083 km. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VARIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 289,083 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P407 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 289,083 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P407 BEL Odometer History
- 30/04/2022286,670 km
- 11/05/2022286,675 km+5 km
- 16/05/2024288,915 mi
- 17/05/2024288,418 mi-497 mi
- 19/02/2026289,083 km
Average of roughly 634 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P407 BEL 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 Vario (P407 BEL) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp missing side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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