Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

SAX 262MOT history

SAX 262 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

SAX 262 white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,142 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,675 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for SAX 262 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
SAX 262
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAX 262 was last recorded at 146,142 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2021: 145,337 miles, lower than 145,759 miles on 21 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,920 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
1,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,142 miles
  • 2025 – 145,920 miles
  • 2024 – 145,723 miles
  • 2023 – 145,426 miles
  • 2022 – 145,342 miles
  • 2021 – 145,337 miles
  • 2017 – 145,759 miles
  • 2016 – 143,725 miles
  • 2015 – 142,809 miles
  • 2014 – 141,597 miles
  • 2013 – 140,221 miles
  • 2012 – 138,881 miles
  • 2011 – 135,839 miles
  • 2010 – 134,638 miles
  • 2009 – 130,095 miles
  • 2008 – 124,545 miles
  • 2007 – 114,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,142 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,142 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,142 miles
    Test number
    481442576577
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass145,920 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    458188770884
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail145,879 miles (+156)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    165551365436
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,723 miles (+297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,723 miles
    Test number
    891768677090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass145,426 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,426 miles
    Test number
    514301533610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,342 miles
    Test number
    338223727764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,342 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,342 miles
    Test number
    818003179263
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    858294014694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,337 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    576029819520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    814127573310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    673376782838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass145,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    145,759 miles
    Test number
    816321810844
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail145,759 miles (+2,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,759 miles
    Test number
    961075636708
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass143,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    348458602482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,725 miles (+916)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    186663440237
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass142,809 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,809 miles
    Test number
    450698841304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,597 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    288205014303
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass141,597 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    675645414329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,221 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,221 miles
    Test number
    596004193203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass138,881 miles (+3,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    207618302382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass135,839 miles (+1,201)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    135,839 miles
    Test number
    279262211352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outside edges

  22. Pass134,638 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,638 miles
    Test number
    772675510338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail130,095 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,095 miles
    Test number
    651746719213
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass130,095 miles (+5,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    130,095 miles
    Test number
    711306919212
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass124,545 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    312135928208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,040 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    223554327166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail114,036 miles9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    574261727144
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)

Questions about SAX 262

What vehicle is registration SAX 262 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAX 262 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Aug 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAX 262 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAX 262 is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAX 262?
The MOT on SAX 262 is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAX 262 done?
SAX 262 was recorded at 146,142 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 1,675 miles a year.
Has SAX 262 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAX 262 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on SAX 262 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SAX 262 find?
SAX 262 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

Related registrations

Browse all SA registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.