
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc
B20 NEXMOT history
B20 NEX is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 224,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 224,738 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 NEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 23 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 NEX was last recorded at 224,738 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 5,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 218,954 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,784 miles
- Average per year
- 6,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 224,738 miles
- 2022 – 218,954 miles
- 2021 – 213,368 miles
- 2020 – 206,260 miles
- 2019 – 187,078 miles
- 2018 – 182,254 miles
- 2016 – 173,817 miles
- 2015 – 166,295 miles
- 2014 – 148,045 miles
- 2013 – 146,256 miles
- 2012 – 128,234 miles
- 2011 – 125,979 miles
- 2010 – 124,871 miles
- 2009 – 121,732 miles
- 2007 – 114,106 miles
- 2006 – 106,903 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,738 miles (+5,784)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 224,738 miles
- Test number
- 733985337716
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass218,954 miles (+5,586)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 218,954 miles
- Test number
- 838597795078
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover
- AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
Pass213,368 miles (+7,108)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 213,368 miles
- Test number
- 592198137294
- MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of corrosion throughout underside
Pass206,260 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 206,260 miles
- Test number
- 281005849034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail206,257 miles (+19,179)3 major4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,257 miles
- Test number
- 652059631892
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear socket stuck on caliper bolt
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass187,078 miles (+4,824)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 187,078 miles
- Test number
- 283247584166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,254 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 182,254 miles
- Test number
- 779016689531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,247 miles (+8,430)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,247 miles
- Test number
- 296898257590
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass173,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 173,817 miles
- Test number
- 947557411487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,817 miles (+7,522)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,817 miles
- Test number
- 293778173926
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass166,295 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 166,295 miles
- Test number
- 721490763283
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail166,247 miles (+18,202)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,247 miles
- Test number
- 342946279509
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired wrong way around. (2.4.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass148,045 miles (+1,789)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 148,045 miles
- Test number
- 408356424459
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass146,256 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 146,256 miles
- Test number
- 488782323490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,252 miles (+18,018)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,252 miles
- Test number
- 809598313387
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNo spare wheel
Pass128,234 miles (+2,255)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,234 miles
- Test number
- 627363742181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,979 miles (+7)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 125,979 miles
- Test number
- 117744311010
- NoteEngine smoky under acceleration - suggest attention
- NotePlay in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes
- NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering rack
Fail125,972 miles (+1,101)1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,972 miles
- Test number
- 865162411079
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteEngine smoky under acceleration - suggest attention
- NotePlay in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link bushes
- NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering rack
Pass124,871 miles (+3,139)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 124,871 miles
- Test number
- 223134810015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,732 miles (+7,626)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 121,732 miles
- Test number
- 231410329043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,106 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 114,106 miles
- Test number
- 661137447043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,047 miles (+7,144)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,047 miles
- Test number
- 940923547014
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust box baffles sound loose
- NoteFront shock absorbers becoming weak
Pass106,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 106,903 miles
- Test number
- 393840316012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,903 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,903 miles
- Test number
- 791706706036
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- NoteVehicle appears to be leaming to nearside - suggest investigation
Questions about B20 NEX
- Does B20 NEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B20 NEX expired on 15 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B20 NEX?
- The MOT on B20 NEX expired on 15 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B20 NEX done?
- B20 NEX was recorded at 224,738 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 6,598 miles a year.
- Has B20 NEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 NEX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on B20 NEX 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 B20 NEX find?
- B20 NEX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull, and 2 more.
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