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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

K27 REDMOT history

K27 RED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

K27 RED silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,663 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 RED was last recorded at 192,663 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,488 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,175 miles
Average per year
7,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,663 miles
  • 2025 – 188,488 miles
  • 2024 – 184,178 miles
  • 2023 – 178,848 miles
  • 2022 – 173,742 miles
  • 2021 – 168,543 miles
  • 2020 – 163,213 miles
  • 2019 – 157,399 miles
  • 2018 – 150,240 miles
  • 2017 – 145,413 miles
  • 2016 – 140,285 miles
  • 2015 – 135,446 miles
  • 2014 – 129,410 miles
  • 2013 – 93,028 miles
  • 2012 – 88,257 miles
  • 2011 – 83,060 miles
  • 2010 – 76,494 miles
  • 2009 – 70,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,663 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass192,663 miles (+4,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,663 miles
    Test number
    390769015404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass188,488 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,488 miles
    Test number
    244953527676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail188,484 miles (+13)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,484 miles
    Test number
    218769054677
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Fail188,471 miles (+4,293)2 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,471 miles
    Test number
    695712221032
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass184,178 miles (+5,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    184,178 miles
    Test number
    162182861562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in product (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass178,848 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,848 miles
    Test number
    942756517666
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass173,742 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,742 miles
    Test number
    387229267567
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass168,543 miles (+5,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,543 miles
    Test number
    125442437082
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass163,213 miles (+5,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    621088496763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass157,399 miles (+7,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    616934179707
    • AdvisoryNearside movement in steering rack end ball joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass150,240 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    990921399373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,413 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,413 miles
    Test number
    518336971726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,285 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,285 miles
    Test number
    712208617138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,446 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,446 miles
    Test number
    785385243616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass129,410 miles (+36,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,410 miles
    Test number
    119744744203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,028 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    316218343263
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass88,257 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    655302962228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,060 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    378923561239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,494 miles (+6,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    561452470202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass70,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    713178069244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 RED

Does K27 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 RED is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 RED?
The MOT on K27 RED is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 RED done?
K27 RED was recorded at 192,663 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,193 miles a year.
Has K27 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 RED has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K27 RED 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 K27 RED find?
K27 RED passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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