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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T279 MNDMOT history

T279 MND is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 261,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
261,294 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 MND
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 MND was last recorded at 261,294 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,016 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,278 miles
Average per year
2,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,294 miles
  • 2025 – 258,016 miles
  • 2024 – 254,176 miles
  • 2023 – 253,046 miles
  • 2022 – 252,039 miles
  • 2021 – 250,030 miles
  • 2017 – 243,882 miles
  • 2016 – 242,129 miles
  • 2015 – 242,091 miles
  • 2014 – 241,933 miles
  • 2013 – 241,274 miles
  • 2012 – 239,754 miles
  • 2011 – 238,353 miles
  • 2010 – 236,856 miles
  • 2009 – 234,120 miles
  • 2008 – 226,193 miles
  • 2007 – 215,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,294 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,294 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    261,294 miles
    Test number
    941711803154
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass258,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    258,016 miles
    Test number
    529268896485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail258,016 miles (+3,840)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,016 miles
    Test number
    986450355218
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass254,176 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    254,176 miles
    Test number
    405937417703
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass253,046 miles (+1,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    253,046 miles
    Test number
    238241959821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass252,039 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    252,039 miles
    Test number
    963674159174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass250,030 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    250,030 miles
    Test number
    128788757311
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass243,882 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    243,882 miles
    Test number
    468823194920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail243,877 miles (+1,748)16 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,877 miles
    Test number
    231137345999
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing and likely to short (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handle has moved forwards (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass242,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    242,129 miles
    Test number
    873413381033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail242,129 miles (+38)16 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,129 miles
    Test number
    662655437552
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back rear inner (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass242,091 miles (+158)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    242,091 miles
    Test number
    798540495014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass241,933 miles (+659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    241,933 miles
    Test number
    477705284031
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass241,274 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    241,274 miles
    Test number
    278695513147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass239,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    239,754 miles
    Test number
    589380362088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail239,754 miles (+1,401)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,754 miles
    Test number
    648700962075
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass238,353 miles (+1,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    238,353 miles
    Test number
    636858861098
    • NoteRear bumper not fitted.

  18. Pass236,856 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    236,856 miles
    Test number
    604519960033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass234,120 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    234,120 miles
    Test number
    692654069054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail234,118 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,118 miles
    Test number
    953722869043
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass234,118 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    234,118 miles
    Test number
    401622169016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass226,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    226,193 miles
    Test number
    350320178054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail226,193 miles (+10,781)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,193 miles
    Test number
    530380378009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass215,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    215,412 miles
    Test number
    482681267000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T279 MND

Does T279 MND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 MND is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 MND?
The MOT on T279 MND is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 MND done?
T279 MND was recorded at 261,294 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,410 miles a year.
Has T279 MND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 MND has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T279 MND 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 MND find?
T279 MND passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside.

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