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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T214 VAVMOT history

T214 VAV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 203,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
203,478 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T214 VAV
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T214 VAV was last recorded at 203,478 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,867 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
2,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,478 miles
  • 2021 – 202,867 miles
  • 2020 – 202,321 miles
  • 2019 – 201,025 miles
  • 2018 – 198,093 miles
  • 2017 – 196,184 miles
  • 2016 – 195,575 miles
  • 2015 – 193,334 miles
  • 2014 – 191,298 miles
  • 2013 – 189,114 miles
  • 2012 – 187,538 miles
  • 2011 – 186,379 miles
  • 2009 – 180,480 miles
  • 2008 – 177,611 miles
  • 2007 – 172,176 miles
  • 2006 – 169,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,478 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryN/s/outer sill coroded

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,478 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,478 miles
    Test number
    798474582808
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s/outer sill coroded

  2. Pass202,867 miles (+546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,867 miles
    Test number
    138979881235
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box is leaking

  3. Pass202,321 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,321 miles
    Test number
    576342391990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass201,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,025 miles
    Test number
    728067293970
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail201,025 miles (+2,932)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,025 miles
    Test number
    777700714158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass198,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    198,093 miles
    Test number
    425231369911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,093 miles (+1,909)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,093 miles
    Test number
    548803853510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass196,184 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    196,184 miles
    Test number
    306556730704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,575 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    195,575 miles
    Test number
    474086071685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass193,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    193,334 miles
    Test number
    138746425055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail193,334 miles (+2,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,334 miles
    Test number
    165586125074
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass191,298 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    191,298 miles
    Test number
    568212524050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail191,286 miles (+2,172)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,286 miles
    Test number
    845457414040
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo dash lights

  14. Pass189,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    189,114 miles
    Test number
    518217803054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail189,114 miles (+1,576)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,114 miles
    Test number
    748407903000
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass187,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    187,538 miles
    Test number
    218872632010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,538 miles (+1,159)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,538 miles
    Test number
    238498922047
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass186,379 miles (+5,899)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    186,379 miles
    Test number
    677936901057
    • NoteNearside rear hub has possible oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

  19. Fail180,480 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    403070029298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear halfshaft leaking oil

  20. Pass180,480 miles (+2,869)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    180,480 miles
    Test number
    680430529207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear halfshaft leaking oil

  21. Pass177,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    177,611 miles
    Test number
    173065528210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail177,611 miles (+5,435)13 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,611 miles
    Test number
    350167018478
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/S/REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

  23. Pass172,176 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    172,176 miles
    Test number
    772731997192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass169,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    169,318 miles
    Test number
    783342796126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T214 VAV

Does T214 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T214 VAV expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T214 VAV?
The MOT on T214 VAV expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T214 VAV done?
T214 VAV was recorded at 203,478 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 2,206 miles a year.
Has T214 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T214 VAV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T214 VAV 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 T214 VAV find?
T214 VAV passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; n/s/outer sill coroded.

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