1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R553 CDV
1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1997. Recorded mileage 148,902 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,902 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
R553 CDV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 148,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R553 CDV Mileage History
- 11/05/200673,929 mi
- 13/05/200783,196 mi+9,267 mi
- 14/05/200783,196 mi
- 28/05/200891,190 mi+7,994 mi
- 29/05/200891,190 mi
- 21/05/200999,589 mi+8,399 mi
- 21/05/2010106,594 mi+7,005 mi
- 24/05/2011111,668 mi+5,074 mi
- 27/05/2011111,699 mi+31 mi
- 24/05/2012117,371 mi+5,672 mi
- 28/05/2013123,166 mi+5,795 mi
- 29/05/2014131,295 mi+8,129 mi
- 28/05/2015136,993 mi+5,698 mi
- 04/06/2015137,042 mi+49 mi
- 11/06/2015137,063 mi+21 mi
- 01/04/2016138,721 mi+1,658 mi
- 08/04/2016138,723 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/2017139,051 mi+328 mi
- 22/06/2017139,055 mi+4 mi
- 22/06/2017139,055 mi
- 10/08/2018139,337 mi+282 mi
- 18/07/2019140,351 mi+1,014 mi
- 16/07/2020142,421 mi+2,070 mi
- 19/07/2021143,891 mi+1,470 mi
- 19/07/2021143,892 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2022145,875 mi+1,983 mi
- 29/07/2022145,897 mi+22 mi
- 26/09/2023147,169 mi+1,272 mi
- 12/09/2024147,715 mi+546 mi
- 23/09/2025148,022 mi+307 mi
- 17/09/2026148,880 mi+858 mi
- 25/09/2026148,902 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,680 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
R553 CDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (R553 CDV) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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