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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,148 cc

7142 PLMOT history

7142 PL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

7142 PL black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
203,914 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7142 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7142 PL was last recorded at 203,914 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2013: 165,786 miles, lower than 185,634 miles on 7 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,439 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,475 miles
Average per year
5,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,914 miles
  • 2025 – 202,439 miles
  • 2023 – 201,165 miles
  • 2022 – 200,114 miles
  • 2021 – 198,435 miles
  • 2020 – 194,676 miles
  • 2019 – 191,280 miles
  • 2018 – 188,943 miles
  • 2017 – 186,231 miles
  • 2015 – 178,252 miles
  • 2014 – 173,107 miles
  • 2013 – 165,786 miles
  • 2012 – 157,981 miles
  • 2011 – 150,804 miles
  • 2009 – 145,761 miles
  • 2008 – 124,242 miles
  • 2007 – 107,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,914 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    203,914 miles
    Test number
    716745272034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    202,439 miles
    Test number
    683674827685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail202,439 miles (+1,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,439 miles
    Test number
    433317455883
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass201,165 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,165 miles
    Test number
    449761111196
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded too (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail201,165 miles (+1,051)3 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,165 miles
    Test number
    562580174026
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps - due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps - lens cloudy affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded too (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner face badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass200,114 miles (+1,679)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,114 miles
    Test number
    998552251842
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray rotten

  7. Pass198,435 miles (+3,759)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,435 miles
    Test number
    764991377759
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray rusty (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass194,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    194,676 miles
    Test number
    780076908270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,674 miles (+3,394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,674 miles
    Test number
    690187596711
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,280 miles
    Test number
    274746530321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail191,280 miles (+2,337)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,280 miles
    Test number
    437863427239
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass188,943 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    188,943 miles
    Test number
    641270353401
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt stalk casing missing....
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre lower area.... (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail188,604 miles (+2,373)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,604 miles
    Test number
    739461351513
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb.... (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets on wiper arm.... (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section very deteriorated / holed etc.... (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported section broken supports.... (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral seat belt stalk couling missing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake effort only just met....
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at left lower area.... (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass186,231 miles (+7,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,231 miles
    Test number
    422412542277
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass178,252 miles (+5,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,252 miles
    Test number
    411039299871
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section deteriorated.... (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight stone chip centre area....

  16. Pass173,107 miles (+7,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    173,107 miles
    Test number
    569679264233
    • NoteStone chip centre of windscreen....

  17. Pass165,786 miles (-19,848)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    165,786 miles
    Test number
    176265383481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake lower efort....

  18. Pass185,634 miles (+27,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    185,634 miles
    Test number
    668766193332
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  19. Pass157,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    157,981 miles
    Test number
    745254752089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail157,981 miles (+7,177)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,981 miles
    Test number
    189754852438
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass150,804 miles (+5,043)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,804 miles
    Test number
    176546661037
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on foot and handbrake

  22. Pass145,761 miles (+21,519)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    145,761 miles
    Test number
    461318059294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteStone chips on screen

  23. Pass124,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    873476368293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,242 miles (+16,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    553346368287
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  25. Pass107,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    883568467230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail107,643 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    102558767221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 7142 PL

What vehicle is registration 7142 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7142 PL on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Sept 2004. 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 7142 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7142 PL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7142 PL?
The MOT on 7142 PL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7142 PL done?
7142 PL was recorded at 203,914 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
Has 7142 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7142 PL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 7142 PL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7142 PL find?
7142 PL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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