1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · P971 ARU
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 263,473 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P971 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 263,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P971 ARU 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 Sprinter (P971 ARU) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
P971 ARU Mileage History
- 22/09/2023261,314 mi
- 06/09/2024262,411 mi+1,097 mi
- 06/09/2024262,411 mi
- 18/09/2025262,749 mi+338 mi
- 11/09/2026263,473 mi+724 mi
Average of roughly 727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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