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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

B20 UTEMOT history

B20 UTE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

B20 UTE white 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 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,492 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 UTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 UTE was last recorded at 82,492 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,159 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,492 miles
  • 2025 – 80,159 miles
  • 2024 – 79,746 miles
  • 2023 – 79,722 miles
  • 2022 – 78,615 miles
  • 2021 – 77,099 miles
  • 2020 – 75,749 miles
  • 2018 – 74,578 miles
  • 2017 – 70,734 miles
  • 2016 – 67,757 miles
  • 2015 – 63,747 miles
  • 2014 – 56,177 miles
  • 2013 – 50,294 miles
  • 2011 – 49,827 miles
  • 2010 – 42,276 miles
  • 2009 – 38,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,492 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,492 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    283818257532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,159 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,159 miles
    Test number
    554993113729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,746 miles (+24)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    774486101389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security gearbox mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking brake low reading
  4. Fail79,722 miles (+1,107)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    133846660625
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross chassis member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect recommended (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect recommended (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass78,615 miles (+1,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    348883183015
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. Pass77,099 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    996395362949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Fail77,086 miles (+1,337)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    475160704637
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Driver's seat with a defective structure mount unit (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear possible fuel leak from fuel line to tank recommend checked
  8. Pass75,749 miles (+1,171)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,749 miles
    Test number
    791338217236
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass74,578 miles (+3,844)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    599143695849
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured removing from brake pipe & requires rerouting (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass70,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    349152010430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,734 miles (+2,977)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    828087040447
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside centre side marker not working
  12. Pass67,757 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,757 miles
    Test number
    638392313657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,747 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    819296902868
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront chassis coroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear discs pitted and scored
  14. Fail63,747 miles (+7,570)2 dangerous10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    769739571648
    • DangerousBraking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousBraking system not tested under pressure. Brake roller test not completed
    • FailureBrake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported under chassis (1.9.2a)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal (1.9.2a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass56,177 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    536430394290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,294 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    555491683288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,827 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    897947501273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,276 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    934641680191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    804740589164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,896 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    400656179176
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Questions about B20 UTE

Does B20 UTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 UTE is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 UTE?
The MOT on B20 UTE is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 UTE done?
B20 UTE was recorded at 82,492 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has B20 UTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 UTE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 UTE 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 UTE find?
B20 UTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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