Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T235 VAVMOT history
T235 VAV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 251,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 251,807 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T235 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 19 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T235 VAV was last recorded at 251,807 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 1,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 250,178 miles · 9 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,629 miles
- Average per year
- 7,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 251,807 miles
- 2022 – 250,178 miles
- 2021 – 245,657 miles
- 2019 – 242,141 miles
- 2018 – 238,838 miles
- 2017 – 232,516 miles
- 2016 – 225,275 miles
- 2015 – 219,027 miles
- 2014 – 209,381 miles
- 2013 – 201,016 miles
- 2012 – 191,701 miles
- 2011 – 180,629 miles
- 2010 – 171,138 miles
- 2009 – 162,843 miles
- 2008 – 153,964 miles
- 2007 – 144,638 miles
- 2006 – 135,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass251,807 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive 2x Hub seals
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,807 miles (+1,629)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 251,807 miles
- Test number
- 471322590335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass250,178 miles (+4,521)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 250,178 miles
- Test number
- 279939913477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,657 miles (+3,516)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 245,657 miles
- Test number
- 456392006465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,141 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 242,141 miles
- Test number
- 748887298096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive 2x Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail242,141 miles (+3,303)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,141 miles
- Test number
- 795194226847
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn 2x anti-roll bar bushes "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive 2x Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass238,838 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 238,838 miles
- Test number
- 137757147981
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail238,838 miles (+6,322)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,838 miles
- Test number
- 866796037484
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass232,516 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 232,516 miles
- Test number
- 449937964052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Bottom (8.3.1d)
Fail232,516 miles (+7,241)3 dangerous10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,516 miles
- Test number
- 956938969697
- DangerousNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Side door step (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Bottom (8.3.1d)
Pass225,275 miles (+6,248)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 225,275 miles
- Test number
- 969841350410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,027 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 219,027 miles
- Test number
- 837268375135
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear half shaft seals leaking
Fail219,027 miles (+9,646)10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,027 miles
- Test number
- 438700575199
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear half shaft seals leaking
Pass209,381 miles (+8,365)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 209,381 miles
- Test number
- 905005064144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 201,016 miles
- Test number
- 365763663133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,016 miles (+9,315)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,016 miles
- Test number
- 859258053102
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass191,701 miles (+11,072)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 191,701 miles
- Test number
- 357844272183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,629 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 180,629 miles
- Test number
- 985744961122
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail180,618 miles (+9,480)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,618 miles
- Test number
- 596529951175
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass171,138 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 171,138 miles
- Test number
- 440276860115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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)
Fail171,091 miles (+8,248)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,091 miles
- Test number
- 871642460152
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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)
Pass162,843 miles (+8,879)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 162,843 miles
- Test number
- 132656669123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,964 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,964 miles
- Test number
- 493124888142
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass153,964 miles (+9,326)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 153,964 miles
- Test number
- 534694388143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,638 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 144,638 miles
- Test number
- 672563387197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,630 miles (+9,566)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,630 miles
- Test number
- 580099877177
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s rear hub seal failed and leaking on to backplate and rear brakes.
Pass135,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 135,064 miles
- Test number
- 600186486117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T235 VAV
- Does T235 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T235 VAV expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T235 VAV?
- The MOT on T235 VAV expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T235 VAV done?
- T235 VAV was recorded at 251,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 7,017 miles a year.
- Has T235 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T235 VAV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on T235 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 T235 VAV find?
- T235 VAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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