1997 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P428 BEP
1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 202,461 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,461 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P428 BEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 202,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P428 BEP Mileage History
- 24/02/2023185,592 mi
- 23/04/2024200,746 mi+15,154 mi
- 24/04/2024200,748 mi+2 mi
- 05/05/2026202,458 mi+1,710 mi
- 01/06/2026202,461 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P428 BEP 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 Sprinter (P428 BEP) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross m”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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