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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

R992 AOUMOT history

R992 AOU is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 14 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
189,500 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R992 AOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R992 AOU was last recorded at 189,500 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,011 miles · 21 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
2,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,500 miles
  • 2023 – 189,011 miles
  • 2021 – 188,447 miles
  • 2020 – 186,124 miles
  • 2019 – 179,105 miles
  • 2018 – 174,686 miles
  • 2016 – 169,984 miles
  • 2015 – 163,524 miles
  • 2014 – 158,686 miles
  • 2012 – 158,190 miles
  • 2011 – 155,456 miles
  • 2010 – 150,298 miles
  • 2009 – 147,288 miles
  • 2008 – 144,981 miles
  • 2007 – 142,918 miles
  • 2006 – 140,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,500 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,500 miles (+489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,500 miles
    Test number
    349485196016
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass189,011 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,011 miles
    Test number
    534027214145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,447 miles (+2,323)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,447 miles
    Test number
    750948774636
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various age related. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass186,124 miles (+7,019)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,124 miles
    Test number
    675702246005
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirement

  5. Pass179,105 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    179,105 miles
    Test number
    273334603962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,686 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,686 miles
    Test number
    159954548785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,680 miles (+4,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,680 miles
    Test number
    974379465583
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass169,984 miles (+6,460)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,984 miles
    Test number
    471443119831
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass163,524 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,524 miles
    Test number
    880653889236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail163,513 miles (+4,827)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,513 miles
    Test number
    524557539067
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass158,686 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,686 miles
    Test number
    606650534333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail158,584 miles (+394)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,584 miles
    Test number
    309363254461
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass158,190 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    158,190 miles
    Test number
    266686432339
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroding
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail158,184 miles (+2,728)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,184 miles
    Test number
    439076022302
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroding
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass155,456 miles (+8)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    155,456 miles
    Test number
    496242811481
    • AdvisoryInner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are corroding
    • NoteOs outer sill corroding
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail155,448 miles (+5,150)9 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,448 miles
    Test number
    156796501336
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are corroding
    • NoteOs outer sill corroding
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass150,298 miles (+3,010)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    150,298 miles
    Test number
    120781200302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNs rack gater deteriating

  18. Pass147,288 miles (+2,307)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    147,288 miles
    Test number
    272385799264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass144,981 miles (+39)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    144,981 miles
    Test number
    981385298230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail144,942 miles (+2,024)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,942 miles
    Test number
    362830798233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass142,918 miles (+3)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    142,918 miles
    Test number
    380901597448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  22. Fail142,915 miles (+2,685)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    864930197218
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass140,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    514199676282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail140,230 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    694728876290
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R992 AOU

Does R992 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R992 AOU expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R992 AOU?
The MOT on R992 AOU expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R992 AOU done?
R992 AOU was recorded at 189,500 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 2,783 miles a year.
Has R992 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R992 AOU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on R992 AOU 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 R992 AOU find?
R992 AOU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides..

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