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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Yellow · Diesel · 2010 · 2,178 cc

T26 TBTMOT history

T26 TBT is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 5 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 218,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
218,854 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 TBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,178 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 TBT was last recorded at 218,854 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,015 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,839 miles
Average per year
1,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,854 miles
  • 2025 – 216,015 miles
  • 2024 – 215,518 miles
  • 2023 – 215,129 miles
  • 2022 – 214,533 miles
  • 2021 – 213,919 miles
  • 2020 – 213,355 miles
  • 2019 – 212,969 miles
  • 2018 – 211,384 miles
  • 2017 – 210,570 miles
  • 2016 – 208,895 miles
  • 2015 – 206,441 miles
  • 2014 – 203,493 miles
  • 2013 – 203,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight wear in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake only just met efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,854 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    218,854 miles
    Test number
    987662622602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass216,015 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,015 miles
    Test number
    979372971310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,518 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    215,518 miles
    Test number
    445515249719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  4. Fail215,517 miles (+388)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,517 miles
    Test number
    539923876057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake backplate rotted away around handbrake securing spring (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake backplate rotted away around handbrake securing spring (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  5. Pass215,129 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    215,129 miles
    Test number
    340185085769
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low efficiency

  6. Pass214,533 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,533 miles
    Test number
    181163904014
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency

  7. Pass213,919 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    213,919 miles
    Test number
    190018547126
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency

  8. Pass213,355 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    213,355 miles
    Test number
    887383657689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass212,969 miles (+1,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    212,969 miles
    Test number
    673051621665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass211,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    211,384 miles
    Test number
    147223228742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES

  11. Fail211,384 miles (+814)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,384 miles
    Test number
    236968761709
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass210,570 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    210,570 miles
    Test number
    870540461429
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner rack joints have play

  13. Pass208,895 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    208,895 miles
    Test number
    550476462159
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends

  14. Fail208,895 miles (+2,454)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,895 miles
    Test number
    271506978414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends

  15. Pass206,441 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    206,441 miles
    Test number
    118346605017
    • 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)

  16. Pass203,493 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    203,493 miles
    Test number
    377829504025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass203,212 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    203,212 miles
    Test number
    546815453126
    • NoteNearside centre and rear marker lights not working.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has wear on both edges.
    • NoteSlight corrosion too front discs.

  18. Fail203,195 miles4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,195 miles
    Test number
    218517933429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside centre and rear marker lights not working.
    • NoteO/S/F Brake binding slightly.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre has wear on both edges.
    • NoteOffside centre marker light not working.
    • NoteSlight corrosion too front discs.

Questions about T26 TBT

Does T26 TBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 TBT is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 TBT?
The MOT on T26 TBT is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 TBT done?
T26 TBT was recorded at 218,854 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 1,238 miles a year.
Has T26 TBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 TBT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 TBT 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 T26 TBT find?
T26 TBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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