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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T148 OBAMOT history

T148 OBA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 226,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
226,331 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T148 OBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T148 OBA was last recorded at 226,331 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,670 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
1,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,331 miles
  • 2022 – 225,670 miles
  • 2021 – 224,480 miles
  • 2019 – 223,794 miles
  • 2018 – 223,187 miles
  • 2017 – 222,868 miles
  • 2016 – 222,627 miles
  • 2015 – 222,292 miles
  • 2014 – 222,127 miles
  • 2013 – 221,849 miles
  • 2012 – 221,438 miles
  • 2011 – 221,087 miles
  • 2009 – 220,948 miles
  • 2008 – 220,665 miles
  • 2007 – 217,997 miles
  • 2006 – 203,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support panel corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    348295492202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator support panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886685379620
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support corroded

  3. Pass226,331 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    226,331 miles
    Test number
    576646685434
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator support corroded.

  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463308628927
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    435476360589
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryUnable to do full inspection of all brake pipes and brake flexie ferrals as coverd in underseal

  6. FailMileage not read7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    838349461996
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryUnable to do full inspection of all brake pipes and brake flexie ferrals as coverd in underseal

  7. Pass225,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    225,670 miles
    Test number
    810761533134
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail225,670 miles (+1,190)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,670 miles
    Test number
    368386903817
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass224,480 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    224,480 miles
    Test number
    686986415908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail224,471 miles (+677)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,471 miles
    Test number
    352797541812
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [chassis top/inner wing].within 30 cms of suspension frame mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle missing [lock assembly missing]. (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass223,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    223,794 miles
    Test number
    350985110691
    • AdvisoryAll Brake Pipes Covered In Grease.

  12. Fail223,784 miles (+597)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,784 miles
    Test number
    856525195352
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll Brake Pipes Covered In Grease.

  13. Pass223,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    223,187 miles
    Test number
    819937856697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition

  14. Fail223,187 miles (+319)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,187 miles
    Test number
    695887034419
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor condition

  15. Pass222,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    222,868 miles
    Test number
    252745046517
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil damp at both outer ends

  16. Fail222,859 miles (+232)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,859 miles
    Test number
    806292981052
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested parking (cable snapped) (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm ball joints slight play
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil damp at both outer ends

  17. Pass222,627 miles (+335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    222,627 miles
    Test number
    336287381098
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play offside and nearside inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll rear and front to rear brake pipes coated in underseal

  18. Pass222,292 miles (+165)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    222,292 miles
    Test number
    328444785104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscrean marked by wipers

  19. Pass222,127 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    222,127 miles
    Test number
    328530974188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWind screen marked by wipers
    • NoteN/s head light dip beam wiring connection fault

  20. Fail222,118 miles (+269)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,118 miles
    Test number
    489118464180
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWind screen marked by wipers
    • NoteN/s head light dip beam wiring connection fault

  21. Pass221,849 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    221,849 miles
    Test number
    786244743155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteIntermitent fault on o/s indicators

  22. Fail221,840 miles (+402)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,840 miles
    Test number
    785704643163
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteIntermitent fault on o/s indicators

  23. Pass221,438 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    221,438 miles
    Test number
    157283622068
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail221,429 miles (+342)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,429 miles
    Test number
    795380322018
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass221,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    221,087 miles
    Test number
    236665121095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail221,087 miles (+139)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,087 miles
    Test number
    859835721048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass220,948 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    220,948 miles
    Test number
    480573449301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass220,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    220,665 miles
    Test number
    441156848319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail220,660 miles (+2,663)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,660 miles
    Test number
    513556348312
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass217,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    217,997 miles
    Test number
    711324127350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail217,997 miles (+14,530)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,997 miles
    Test number
    422330327343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass203,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    203,467 miles
    Test number
    361597596447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T148 OBA

Does T148 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T148 OBA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T148 OBA?
The MOT on T148 OBA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T148 OBA done?
T148 OBA was recorded at 226,331 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 1,278 miles a year.
Has T148 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T148 OBA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T148 OBA 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 T148 OBA find?
T148 OBA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s; front lower radiator support panel corroded, and 1 more.

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