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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

T121 PUDMOT history

T121 PUD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
162,717 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 PUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T121 PUD was last recorded at 162,717 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 17,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,800 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
17,917 miles
Average per year
9,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,717 miles
  • 2024 – 144,800 miles
  • 2023 – 129,201 miles
  • 2022 – 120,452 miles
  • 2021 – 108,422 miles
  • 2019 – 98,869 miles
  • 2018 – 86,517 miles
  • 2017 – 76,695 miles
  • 2016 – 68,834 miles
  • 2015 – 63,747 miles
  • 2014 – 53,527 miles
  • 2013 – 43,256 miles
  • 2012 – 33,821 miles
  • 2011 – 27,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,717 miles
  • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded to excess (1.1.14 (d))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side low effort on both o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on dash

What MOT failures 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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,717 miles (+17,917)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,717 miles
    Test number
    414758586022
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded to excess (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side low effort on both o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on dash

  2. Pass144,800 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,800 miles
    Test number
    278313894807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,796 miles (+12,595)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,796 miles
    Test number
    323689532416
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s n/s all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp likely to become detached n/s o/s rears (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass129,201 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    885741129582
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail129,199 miles (+8,747)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,199 miles
    Test number
    926213952533
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass120,452 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,452 miles
    Test number
    998676000632
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail120,450 miles (+12,028)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,450 miles
    Test number
    401565827877
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,422 miles (+9,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,422 miles
    Test number
    209594427855
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    268591424982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail98,869 miles (+12,352)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    843877332030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible retighten (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,517 miles (+9,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,517 miles
    Test number
    270170577709
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass76,695 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    907517580765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    303690943979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,834 miles (+5,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    435669651032
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken light lense (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass63,747 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    876059685024
    • 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)

  16. Fail63,741 miles (+10,214)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    768656085078
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,527 miles (+10,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    359678094052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  18. Pass43,256 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    515157683056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  19. Fail43,250 miles (+9,429)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    677776283036
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass33,821 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    216091602432
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Fail33,819 miles (+6,808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    749594092050
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass27,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    739095591015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 PUD

Does T121 PUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 PUD expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 PUD?
The MOT on T121 PUD expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 PUD done?
T121 PUD was recorded at 162,717 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,159 miles a year.
Has T121 PUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 PUD has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 PUD 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 T121 PUD find?
T121 PUD failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 8 more.

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