1997 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R286 BCV
1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 164,814 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,814 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
R286 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 164,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R286 BCV Mileage History
- 28/04/2022133,100 mi
- 05/05/2023144,438 mi+11,338 mi
- 30/05/2024158,882 mi+14,444 mi
- 10/10/2024158,885 mi+3 mi
- 06/10/2025164,814 mi+5,929 mi
Average of roughly 9,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R286 BCV 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 (R286 BCV) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of th”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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