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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T279 OOBMOT history

T279 OOB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 280,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
280,672 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 OOB
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
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 OOB was last recorded at 280,672 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2011: 20,417 miles, lower than 200,847 miles on 25 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
277,588 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
5,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,672 miles
  • 2025 – 277,588 miles
  • 2024 – 266,704 miles
  • 2021 – 259,339 miles
  • 2020 – 253,270 miles
  • 2019 – 245,180 miles
  • 2018 – 237,613 miles
  • 2017 – 227,553 miles
  • 2016 – 217,961 miles
  • 2015 – 211,700 miles
  • 2014 – 210,274 miles
  • 2013 – 208,260 miles
  • 2012 – 206,368 miles
  • 2011 – 204,121 miles
  • 2010 – 200,847 miles
  • 2009 – 195,296 miles
  • 2008 – 190,020 miles
  • 2007 – 180,664 miles
  • 2006 – 168,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,672 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • N/S/F wheel bearing has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S/F anti roll bar outer bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/S/F brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,672 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    280,672 miles
    Test number
    725559185960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass277,588 miles (+10,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    277,588 miles
    Test number
    743047005471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass266,704 miles (+7,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    266,704 miles
    Test number
    428089083970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass259,339 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    259,339 miles
    Test number
    131869187824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in grease

  5. Pass253,270 miles (+8,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    253,270 miles
    Test number
    406022631079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in grease at parts
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs scored

  6. Pass245,180 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    245,180 miles
    Test number
    604004754523
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wheel bearing has slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/S/F anti roll bar outer bush worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/F brake pipe corroded

  7. Fail245,076 miles (+7,463)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,076 miles
    Test number
    662594498652
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F wheel bearing has slight movement
    • AdvisoryO/S/F anti roll bar outer bush worn
    • AdvisoryO/S/F brake pipe corroded

  8. Pass237,613 miles (+10,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    237,613 miles
    Test number
    799722229830
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass227,553 miles (+9,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    227,553 miles
    Test number
    574252988796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable rack end slight play (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion plate needs welded (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass217,961 miles (+6,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    217,961 miles
    Test number
    966471423480
    • AdvisoryBonnet not opening
    • AdvisoryFront bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar d-bushes worn
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  11. Pass211,700 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    211,700 miles
    Test number
    877476086359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail211,631 miles (+1,357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,631 miles
    Test number
    814431658107
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass210,274 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    210,274 miles
    Test number
    377365164471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail210,250 miles (+1,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,250 miles
    Test number
    477969954273
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass208,260 miles (+82)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    208,260 miles
    Test number
    847060563232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHoles in n/s and o/s rear of cab

  16. Fail208,178 miles (+1,810)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,178 miles
    Test number
    678358543270
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHoles in n/s and o/s rear of cab

  17. Pass206,368 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    206,368 miles
    Test number
    127978592271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  18. Fail206,304 miles (+2,183)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,304 miles
    Test number
    688320992249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass204,121 miles (+183,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    204,121 miles
    Test number
    307587351221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail20,417 miles (-180,430)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,417 miles
    Test number
    629198541298
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass200,847 miles (+5,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    200,847 miles
    Test number
    293957730285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass195,296 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    195,296 miles
    Test number
    210011539237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass190,020 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    190,020 miles
    Test number
    942227928221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail189,974 miles (+9,310)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,974 miles
    Test number
    342241928216
    • FailureDropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureHinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass180,664 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    180,664 miles
    Test number
    404161597175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail180,589 miles (+11,724)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,589 miles
    Test number
    920550397185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass168,865 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    168,865 miles
    Test number
    314106186134
    • NoteMain handbrake cable from handbrake lever to rear corroded

Questions about T279 OOB

Does T279 OOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T279 OOB is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T279 OOB?
The MOT on T279 OOB is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T279 OOB done?
T279 OOB was recorded at 280,672 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,541 miles a year.
Has T279 OOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 OOB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T279 OOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T279 OOB find?
T279 OOB passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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