1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P753 EVO
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 187,873 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,873 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
P753 EVO Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 187,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 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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P753 EVO Mileage History
- 15/11/2005162,611 mi
- 16/11/2005162,612 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2005162,611 mi-1 mi
- 14/11/2006167,862 mi+5,251 mi
- 16/11/2006167,871 mi+9 mi
- 08/11/2007172,336 mi+4,465 mi
- 20/11/2007172,363 mi+27 mi
- 12/11/2008175,793 mi+3,430 mi
- 13/11/2008175,802 mi+9 mi
- 04/11/2009178,166 mi+2,364 mi
- 09/11/2010179,312 mi+1,146 mi
- 09/11/2010179,312 mi
- 15/11/2011180,148 mi+836 mi
- 28/09/2012180,977 mi+829 mi
- 04/10/2012180,992 mi+15 mi
- 02/10/2013181,814 mi+822 mi
- 02/10/2013181,814 mi
- 22/10/2014182,456 mi+642 mi
- 23/10/2014182,464 mi+8 mi
- 24/09/2015183,625 mi+1,161 mi
- 28/09/2015183,639 mi+14 mi
- 23/09/2016184,048 mi+409 mi
- 27/09/2016184,055 mi+7 mi
- 23/10/2017184,352 mi+297 mi
- 26/10/2017184,359 mi+7 mi
- 03/10/2018184,860 mi+501 mi
- 07/10/2019185,546 mi+686 mi
- 14/10/2020185,863 mi+317 mi
- 13/10/2021186,841 mi+978 mi
- 15/10/2021186,841 mi
- 01/11/2022187,241 mi+400 mi
- 12/10/2023187,545 mi+304 mi
- 12/10/2023187,545 mi
- 29/10/2024187,630 mi+85 mi
- 14/10/2025187,873 mi+243 mi
Average of roughly 1,269 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P753 EVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (P753 EVO) between November 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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