Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White and Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,874 cc
N225 FBPMOT history
N225 FBP is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 315,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 315,356 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2020
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N225 FBP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
N225 FBP was last recorded at 315,356 miles on 2 Nov 2020, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Aug 2014: 93,282 miles, lower than 307,129 miles on 5 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 315,335 miles · 10 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 2,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2020 – 315,356 miles
- 2018 – 311,817 miles
- 2015 – 307,237 miles
- 2014 – 93,282 miles
- 2013 – 307,129 miles
- 2011 – 295,420 miles
- 2010 – 292,023 miles
- 2009 – 289,806 miles
- 2006 – 283,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 304952407651
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous12 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 398326042162
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass315,356 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 315,356 miles
- Test number
- 100521456264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail315,335 miles10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,335 miles
- Test number
- 650097880128
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear oil seal leaking from brake drum
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 676704771706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass311,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 311,817 miles
- Test number
- 756997411197
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 629681128339
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 677236507144
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass307,237 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 307,237 miles
- Test number
- 231223044939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail307,092 miles (+213,810)6 failures7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,092 miles
- Test number
- 655351415270
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrossion n/s and o/s door step areas
- NoteExhaust system deteriorating
- NoteN/s rear brake backplate corrossion
- NoteN/s rear mudguard insecure
- NoteO/s rear axle oil leak,not contaminating brabe disc
Pass93,282 miles (-213,847)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 93,282 miles
- Test number
- 236703234215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass307,129 miles (+6,006)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 307,129 miles
- Test number
- 795107313206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail301,123 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,123 miles
- Test number
- 537660493177
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 615856692105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass295,420 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 295,420 miles
- Test number
- 145640381169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass292,023 miles (+2,217)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 292,023 miles
- Test number
- 380046380121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass289,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 289,806 miles
- Test number
- 203273189487
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 341169488121
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 482310697101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass283,005 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 283,005 miles
- Test number
- 193725396179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail282,941 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,941 miles
- Test number
- 842825086188
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about N225 FBP
- Does N225 FBP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N225 FBP expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N225 FBP?
- The MOT on N225 FBP expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N225 FBP done?
- N225 FBP was recorded at 315,356 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2020, an average of 2,262 miles a year.
- Has N225 FBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N225 FBP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on N225 FBP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on N225 FBP find?
- N225 FBP passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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