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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

ESV 231MOT history

ESV 231 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 330,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

ESV 231 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
330,586 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESV 231
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESV 231 was last recorded at 330,586 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2024: 32,800 km, lower than 326,469 km on 27 Apr 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,161 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,425 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 330,586 miles
  • 2025 – 329,161 miles
  • 2017 – 321,027 miles
  • 2013 – 274,984 miles
  • 2012 – 269,416 miles
  • 2009 – 261,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass330,586 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NS&OS (4.4.3 (b))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass330,586 miles (+1,425)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    330,586 miles
    Test number
    110678511923
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NS&OS (4.4.3 (b))

  2. Pass329,161 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    329,161 miles
    Test number
    164905495043
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail329,155 miles1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,155 miles
    Test number
    799361327812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,802 km (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,802 km
    Test number
    904804740112
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail32,800 km (-293,669)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,800 km
    Test number
    667427446370
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass326,469 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    326,469 km
    Test number
    293930475305
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail326,469 km (+682)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,469 km
    Test number
    271996792567
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass325,787 km1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    325,787 km
    Test number
    177606856664
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail325,787 km (+1,487)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,787 km
    Test number
    584958906743
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass324,300 km (+1,954)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    324,300 km
    Test number
    494196619722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryLong brake pedal travel

  11. Pass322,346 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    322,346 km
    Test number
    229599149280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass321,027 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    321,027 miles
    Test number
    756715156274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail321,011 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,011 miles
    Test number
    966983312256
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass315,839 km (+8,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    315,839 km
    Test number
    538341211710
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter starting to split.
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end worn.

  15. Pass306,925 km (+13,376)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    306,925 km
    Test number
    708638393807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass293,549 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    293,549 km
    Test number
    919843324366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside sill corroded through outside failable area.
    • NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

  17. Pass274,984 miles (+24)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    274,984 miles
    Test number
    507829513389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear bumper end cap missing

  18. Fail274,960 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,960 miles
    Test number
    778341013367
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear bumper end cap missing

  19. Pass269,416 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    269,416 km
    Test number
    397760212302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail269,416 miles (+8,028)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,416 miles
    Test number
    858356102385
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass261,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    261,388 miles
    Test number
    263697609170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass254,627 km (+6,243)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    254,627 km
    Test number
    532489658125
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  23. Pass248,384 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    248,384 km
    Test number
    931217736234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail248,384 km (+8)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,384 km
    Test number
    501107836289
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail248,376 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,376 km
    Test number
    604019016272
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about ESV 231

What vehicle is registration ESV 231 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESV 231 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Oct 2000. 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 ESV 231 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESV 231 is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESV 231?
The MOT on ESV 231 is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESV 231 done?
ESV 231 was recorded at 330,586 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has ESV 231 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESV 231 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on ESV 231 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on ESV 231 find?
ESV 231 passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns&os.

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