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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T279 JDTMOT history

T279 JDT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,339 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 JDT
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 valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 JDT was last recorded at 167,339 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,222 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
3,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,339 miles
  • 2024 – 167,222 miles
  • 2023 – 167,012 miles
  • 2022 – 166,769 miles
  • 2021 – 166,393 miles
  • 2020 – 166,076 miles
  • 2019 – 165,926 miles
  • 2018 – 165,519 miles
  • 2017 – 165,013 miles
  • 2016 – 164,135 miles
  • 2015 – 163,189 miles
  • 2014 – 162,502 miles
  • 2013 – 160,572 miles
  • 2012 – 159,421 miles
  • 2011 – 157,415 miles
  • 2010 – 154,895 miles
  • 2009 – 150,159 miles
  • 2008 – 134,186 miles
  • 2007 – 119,923 miles
  • 2006 – 105,950 miles
  • 2005 – 92,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,339 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,339 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,339 miles
    Test number
    984495659506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass167,222 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,222 miles
    Test number
    264265987807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass167,012 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,012 miles
    Test number
    300905709904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,769 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,769 miles
    Test number
    158477989433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    765779533196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,393 miles (+317)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,393 miles
    Test number
    343832490918
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass166,076 miles (+150)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,076 miles
    Test number
    799641716277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass165,926 miles (+407)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,926 miles
    Test number
    463715176512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass165,519 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,519 miles
    Test number
    273116640468
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake effort low
  10. Fail165,519 miles (+506)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,519 miles
    Test number
    603815583681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake effort low
  11. Pass165,013 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,013 miles
    Test number
    415030342884
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass164,135 miles (+946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,135 miles
    Test number
    108552346644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass163,189 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    163,189 miles
    Test number
    793145196463
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass162,502 miles (+1,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    162,502 miles
    Test number
    769596744261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass160,572 miles (+1,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    160,572 miles
    Test number
    539643803229
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass159,421 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    159,421 miles
    Test number
    865031002247
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  17. Pass157,415 miles (+2,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    157,415 miles
    Test number
    105555691104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass154,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    154,895 miles
    Test number
    183152800208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail154,889 miles (+4,730)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    562132400221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass150,159 miles (+15,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    150,159 miles
    Test number
    560795999155
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight perished/cut- wearing uneven, advise replacement
  21. Pass134,186 miles (+14,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    134,186 miles
    Test number
    414245988137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass119,923 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    244457087182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,950 miles (+13,582)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    583057186111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,368 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    310560995154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T279 JDT

Does T279 JDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 JDT is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T279 JDT?
The MOT on T279 JDT is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 JDT done?
T279 JDT was recorded at 167,339 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
Has T279 JDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 JDT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T279 JDT 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 T279 JDT find?
T279 JDT passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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