1997 Mercedes Sprinter 2.9L Diesel · R957 ADL
1997 Mercedes Sprinter (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 178,937 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R957 ADL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 178,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R957 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Sprinter (R957 ADL) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 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: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested nearside rear brake pipe leaking excessively (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
R957 ADL Mileage History
- 13/07/2022174,687 mi
- 18/07/2022174,691 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/2023178,929 mi+4,238 mi
- 19/07/2023178,937 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,184 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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