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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

R293 NDSMOT history

R293 NDS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 263,604 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
263,604 km
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 NDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 NDS was last recorded at 263,604 km on 25 Nov 2022, 158 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,446 km · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
158 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,604 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,604 km
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

4 tests since 26 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,604 km (+158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    263,604 km
    Test number
    901671724632
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail263,446 km1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,446 km
    Test number
    875151217524
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Continental headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right Continental headlamp (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On play limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail260,074 miles (+7,499)3 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,074 miles
    Test number
    459708076880
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills behind and in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill behind and in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass252,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    252,575 miles
    Test number
    740335260895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R293 NDS

Does R293 NDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R293 NDS expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R293 NDS?
The MOT on R293 NDS expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R293 NDS done?
R293 NDS was recorded at 263,604 km at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022.
Has R293 NDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 NDS has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R293 NDS 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 R293 NDS find?
R293 NDS passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on play limits; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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