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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

DSV 291MOT history

DSV 291 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

DSV 291 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 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,638 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSV 291
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSV 291 was last recorded at 177,638 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2020: 152,972 miles, lower than 160,729 miles on 3 Dec 2018.

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
173,928 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,710 miles
Average per year
5,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,638 miles
  • 2025 – 173,928 miles
  • 2024 – 171,195 miles
  • 2023 – 169,354 miles
  • 2022 – 167,538 miles
  • 2021 – 158,257 miles
  • 2020 – 152,972 miles
  • 2018 – 160,729 miles
  • 2017 – 154,704 miles
  • 2016 – 147,885 miles
  • 2015 – 137,015 miles
  • 2014 – 128,550 miles
  • 2013 – 125,747 miles
  • 2012 – 123,553 miles
  • 2011 – 104,664 miles
  • 2010 – 91,711 miles
  • 2009 – 76,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Both lower arm ball joints play.[on limit]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust mount rusting away.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front leaf spring starting to splinter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,638 miles (+3,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,638 miles
    Test number
    484665325395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass173,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,928 miles
    Test number
    937592389849
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm ball joints play.[on limit]
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rusting away.

  3. Fail173,928 miles (+2,733)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,928 miles
    Test number
    872462739655
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm ball joints play.[on limit]
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rusting away.

  4. Pass171,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,195 miles
    Test number
    602395311255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront leaf spring starting to splinter

  5. Fail171,195 miles (+1,841)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,195 miles
    Test number
    263978566686
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront leaf spring starting to splinter

  6. Pass169,354 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,354 miles
    Test number
    270115609212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,715 miles (+177)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    553217494071
    • DangerousRear both lamps can not be seen fully as tail lift in way.

  8. Fail167,538 miles (+4,581)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,538 miles
    Test number
    150633838689
    • DangerousRear Both rear lamps can not be seen from rear fully as tail lift in way.
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside SIDE REPEATER LOOSE

  9. Pass162,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,957 miles
    Test number
    442881521708
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail162,957 miles (+4,700)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,957 miles
    Test number
    105289156140
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass158,257 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,257 miles
    Test number
    201069064189
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror indicator lense missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail158,256 miles (+5,284)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,256 miles
    Test number
    841750805367
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror indicator lense missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass152,972 miles (-7,757)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,972 miles
    Test number
    483495647194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,729 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,729 miles
    Test number
    301168353613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass154,704 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    154,704 miles
    Test number
    879002951195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,885 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    147,885 miles
    Test number
    195250731315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,834 miles (+10,819)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    950925760414
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass137,015 miles (+8,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,015 miles
    Test number
    668819758031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass128,550 miles (+2,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    519883454298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass125,747 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    225631243297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail125,747 miles (+2,194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    228781243234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass123,553 miles (+18,889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    975932842210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,664 miles (+12,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    998346941236
    • NoteFront discs slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass91,711 miles (+14,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    172208030250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,860 miles
    Test number
    354534449450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSV 291

What vehicle is registration DSV 291 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSV 291 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Aug 2006. 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 DSV 291 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSV 291 is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSV 291?
The MOT on DSV 291 is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSV 291 done?
DSV 291 was recorded at 177,638 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,955 miles a year.
Has DSV 291 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSV 291 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on DSV 291 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DSV 291 find?
DSV 291 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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