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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

HEO 281MOT history

HEO 281 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

HEO 281 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,265 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEO 281
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEO 281 was last recorded at 152,265 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,257 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,265 miles
  • 2025 – 152,233 miles
  • 2023 – 151,158 miles
  • 2021 – 147,757 miles
  • 2020 – 144,087 miles
  • 2019 – 138,640 miles
  • 2018 – 134,013 miles
  • 2017 – 128,503 miles
  • 2015 – 112,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,265 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess fron to rear cable at adjuster end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,265 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,265 miles
    Test number
    280661142745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,257 miles (+24)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,257 miles
    Test number
    884483598304
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested cable snapped (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,233 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,233 miles
    Test number
    488791245222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,221 miles (+1,063)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,221 miles
    Test number
    280057964740
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive movement in shocker ram to body movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body component insecure water tank fouling antiroll bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,158 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,158 miles
    Test number
    862670305449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,154 miles (+3,397)3 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,154 miles
    Test number
    718401144514
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass147,757 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,757 miles
    Test number
    256389589548
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess fron to rear cable at adjuster end (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,734 miles (+3,647)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,734 miles
    Test number
    436728954811
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess fron to rear cable at adjuster end (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass144,087 miles (+5,447)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,087 miles
    Test number
    390238403622
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass138,640 miles (+4,627)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    543191445732
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering rack end

  11. Pass134,013 miles (+2,001)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    118915974438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres have sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top bush/bearing slight play

  12. Fail132,012 miles (+3,509)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,012 miles
    Test number
    876037159389
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side marker lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres have sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top bush/bearing slight play

  13. Pass128,503 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    376479985248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end

  14. Fail128,494 miles (+16,344)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,494 miles
    Test number
    277513819830
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side marker lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end

  15. Pass112,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    202052716429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail112,150 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    355071600643
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about HEO 281

What vehicle is registration HEO 281 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEO 281 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Nov 2012. 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 HEO 281 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEO 281 is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEO 281?
The MOT on HEO 281 is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEO 281 done?
HEO 281 was recorded at 152,265 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has HEO 281 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEO 281 has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on HEO 281 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 HEO 281 find?
HEO 281 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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