Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
181MMOT history
181M is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 279,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 279,073 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 18,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 181M
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
181M was last recorded at 279,073 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 270,811 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,262 miles
- Average per year
- 18,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 279,073 miles
- 2025 – 270,811 miles
- 2024 – 263,141 miles
- 2023 – 253,205 miles
- 2022 – 236,777 miles
- 2021 – 234,486 miles
- 2020 – 197,641 miles
- 2019 – 176,646 miles
- 2018 – 154,301 miles
- 2017 – 123,802 miles
- 2016 – 90,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass279,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass279,073 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 279,073 miles
- Test number
- 276310496505
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail279,073 miles (+8,262)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,073 miles
- Test number
- 684225002852
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass270,811 miles (+7,670)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 270,811 miles
- Test number
- 522710735358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass263,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 263,141 miles
- Test number
- 612846825206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail263,141 miles (+9,936)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,141 miles
- Test number
- 364709751013
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass253,205 miles (+16,428)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 253,205 miles
- Test number
- 110706357701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,777 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 236,777 miles
- Test number
- 884305985967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass234,486 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 234,486 miles
- Test number
- 354114639118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail234,479 miles (+103)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,479 miles
- Test number
- 913529018787
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail234,376 miles (+36,735)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,376 miles
- Test number
- 184774250329
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH IN END OF BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH IN END OF BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,641 miles (+20,995)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 197,641 miles
- Test number
- 169262334747
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,646 miles (+22,345)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 176,646 miles
- Test number
- 427400400852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,301 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 154,301 miles
- Test number
- 952076837184
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail154,301 miles (+30,499)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,301 miles
- Test number
- 218967072806
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,802 miles (+33,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 123,802 miles
- Test number
- 650557220176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 90,494 miles
- Test number
- 393417323388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 181M
- What vehicle is registration 181M currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 181M on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 181M currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 181M is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 181M?
- The MOT on 181M is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 181M done?
- 181M was recorded at 279,073 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 18,641 miles a year.
- Has 181M ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 181M has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 181M ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 181M find?
- 181M passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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