
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,874 cc
P231 PHTMOT history
P231 PHT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 151,610 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P231 PHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P231 PHT was last recorded at 151,610 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,526 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 84 miles
- Average per year
- 2,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,610 miles
- 2024 – 150,908 miles
- 2022 – 150,248 miles
- 2015 – 147,810 miles
- 2014 – 145,655 miles
- 2013 – 139,710 miles
- 2012 – 132,677 miles
- 2011 – 123,829 miles
- 2010 – 115,994 miles
- 2008 – 112,933 miles
- 2007 – 108,364 miles
- 2006 – 101,664 miles
- 2005 – 92,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 outer and inner sills have corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,610 miles (+84)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 151,610 miles
- Test number
- 279050918227
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,526 miles (+618)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,526 miles
- Test number
- 484065339691
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading 85 o/s 285 ok (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear axle seal leaking
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass150,908 miles (+30)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,908 miles
- Test number
- 293886519001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills have corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty in places
Fail150,878 miles (+630)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,878 miles
- Test number
- 752872961072
- DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills have corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty in places
Pass150,248 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,248 miles
- Test number
- 169567553878
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills have corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder side has light corrosion in a few areas
Pass147,810 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,810 miles
- Test number
- 553499918872
- AdvisoryABD Warning light Active
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn passed Service standard on inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail147,780 miles (+2,125)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,780 miles
- Test number
- 405308412481
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryABD Warning light Active
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn passed Service standard on inner faces (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass145,655 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 145,655 miles
- Test number
- 817598504377
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSlight mist on both headlights
Fail145,642 miles (+5,932)10 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,642 miles
- Test number
- 429012004332
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass139,710 miles (+7,033)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 139,710 miles
- Test number
- 946125353299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,677 miles (+8,848)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 132,677 miles
- Test number
- 728172052194
- NoteBoth front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished
- NoteExcess corrosion at O/S/R and N/S/R outer sill areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)
- NoteFront and rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded
- NoteHorn tone abit weak
- NoteMetal b/pipes at N/S/F top chassis area running to and from A.B.S.unit, getting abit corroded in places
- NoteN/S mirror cracked
- NoteN/S/R tyre getting abit low on tread
- NoteP/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit
- NoteSlight UP/DOWN wear amd movement starting at both front lower ball joints
Pass123,829 miles (+7,835)14 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 123,829 miles
- Test number
- 326938131165
- NoteB/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules
- NoteExhaust system getting abit corroded
- NoteFront and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes
- NoteFront b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished
- NoteMetal b/pipe from A.B.S. unit under bonnet, getting abit corroded
- NoteMetal b/pipes all around, getting abit corroded in places (except N/S/R pipe)
- NoteN/S mirror glass cracked
- NoteN/S/R park and service brake efficiencies abit low
- NoteO/S/R outer sill corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)
- NoteOuter sills abit corroded
- NoteP/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MINIMUM limit
- NotePark Brake cables getting abit corroded
- NoteProp shaft rear bearing getting abit worn at rubber bush and slight movement
- NoteSlight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints ( O/S/F BOARDER LINE)
Pass115,994 miles (+3,061)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 115,994 miles
- Test number
- 904559030115
- NoteBoth rear quater panel areas getting corroded (N/S/R corroded through)
- NoteFront and rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded and front to rear pipes also abit corroded in places
- NoteFront and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded,and subframes
- NoteN/S door mirror glass cracked
- NoteO/S/R Outer b/pad worn low and nearing limits of wear
- NoteOuter sills getting abit corroded
- NoteP/Brake cables getting abit corroded slightly
- NoteSlight UP/DOWN wear and movement at both front lower ball joints (BOARDER LINE)
Pass112,933 miles (+4,569)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 112,933 miles
- Test number
- 564003708353
- NoteBoth front brake pipes starting to corrode
- NoteOffside rear hub seal weeping grease
- NotePark brake performance poor
- NoteRear brake pipes corroding slightly
- NoteSlight play at both front lower swivel joints
Pass108,364 miles (+6,700)8 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 108,364 miles
- Test number
- 381389397429
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
- NoteHorn is weak
- NoteNs door mirror cracked
- NoteNs park brake performance lower than expected
- NoteOsr hub seal leaking
- NoteSeats in load area not fixed
- NoteWiper blades becoming worn
Pass101,664 miles (+20)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 101,664 miles
- Test number
- 341984586479
- NoteAll brake pipes have been cleaned & greased /lift in both lower ball joints
Fail101,644 miles (+9,454)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,644 miles
- Test number
- 913306456241
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass92,190 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 92,190 miles
- Test number
- 332514165143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P231 PHT
- Does P231 PHT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P231 PHT expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P231 PHT?
- The MOT on P231 PHT expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P231 PHT done?
- P231 PHT was recorded at 151,610 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
- Has P231 PHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P231 PHT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on P231 PHT 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 P231 PHT find?
- P231 PHT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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