
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T283 XBXMOT history
T283 XBX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 320,678 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 320,678 km
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 8,953 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T283 XBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T283 XBX was last recorded at 320,678 km on 1 Oct 2025, 138 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 320,540 km · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 138 km
- Average per year
- 8,953 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 320,678 km
- 2024 – 315,830 km
- 2023 – 310,764 km
- 2022 – 304,482 km
- 2021 – 296,518 km
- 2020 – 290,757 km
- 2019 – 281,294 km
- 2018 – 269,436 km
- 2017 – 262,734 km
- 2016 – 255,770 km
- 2015 – 246,682 km
- 2012 – 222,765 km
- 2008 – 172,486 km
- 2007 – 161,243 km
- 2006 – 147,186 km
What the latest MOT found
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Aux drive belt squeak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and o/s
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Reverse light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass320,678 km (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 320,678 km
- Test number
- 675285017584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail320,540 km (+4,710)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 320,540 km
- Test number
- 793864015818
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass315,830 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 315,830 km
- Test number
- 513996094219
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail315,830 km (+5,066)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,830 km
- Test number
- 694328203478
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass310,764 km (+6,282)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 310,764 km
- Test number
- 514056952146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass304,482 km (+7,964)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 304,482 km
- Test number
- 203170507865
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass296,518 km (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 296,518 km
- Test number
- 461986285337
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail296,515 km (+5,758)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,515 km
- Test number
- 382707405220
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass290,757 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 290,757 km
- Test number
- 787999633269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slightly broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail290,757 km (+9,463)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,757 km
- Test number
- 867514614640
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens slightly broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass281,294 km (+11,858)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 281,294 km
- Test number
- 227232426080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded but non structural
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded but non structural
Pass269,436 km (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 269,436 km
- Test number
- 990173734955
- AdvisoryAux drive belt squeak
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills corroded but non structural
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and o/s
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (d))
Fail269,424 km (+1)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,424 km
- Test number
- 672665758459
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAux drive belt squeak
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills corroded but non structural
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s and o/s
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (d))
Fail269,423 km (+6,689)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,423 km
- Test number
- 355409911915
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 40% (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Broken linkage (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAux drive belt squeak
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills corroded non structural
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryRear shock bushes deteriorating.
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (d))
Pass262,734 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 262,734 km
- Test number
- 148733921167
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight metal brake pipe corrosion in places front to rear
Fail262,734 km (+6,964)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,734 km
- Test number
- 780506713456
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber bushes deteriorating
- AdvisorySlight metal brake pipe corrosion in places front to rear
Pass255,770 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 255,770 km
- Test number
- 318490185450
- AdvisoryFront seat belts locking mechanism covers missing but still operate
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail255,770 km (+9,088)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,770 km
- Test number
- 435749479473
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront seat belts locking mechanism covers missing but still operate
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass246,682 km5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 246,682 km
- Test number
- 636079745113
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust has minor leak
- NoteFront and rear no plates deteriorated
- NoteN/s outer sills corroded
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing uneven
Pass245,567 miles (+13,798)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 245,567 miles
- Test number
- 925105474193
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded on contact surfaces
- NoteRear shock absorbers bottom bushes perished
- NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner track rod ball joints
Pass231,769 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 231,769 miles
- Test number
- 375481773168
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Fail231,768 miles8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,768 miles
- Test number
- 877095363189
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass222,765 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 222,765 km
- Test number
- 137507662191
- NoteVehicle is left hand drive
Fail222,765 km6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,765 km
- Test number
- 785966062115
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteVehicle is left hand drive
Pass218,168 miles (+106)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 218,168 miles
- Test number
- 939595761158
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSlight corrosion on sills
Fail218,062 miles (+15,860)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,062 miles
- Test number
- 176734561194
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
Pass202,202 miles (+16,621)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 202,202 miles
- Test number
- 260372960159
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside and nearside front and rear brake disc's rusted and pitted
Pass185,581 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 185,581 miles
- Test number
- 861202559149
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge.
Fail185,580 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,580 miles
- Test number
- 374762049145
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge.
Pass172,486 km (+11,243)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 172,486 km
- Test number
- 984111048112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,243 km
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 161,243 km
- Test number
- 214247437435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 147,199 miles
- Test number
- 713887336192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,186 km2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,186 km
- Test number
- 921116736194
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T283 XBX
- Does T283 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T283 XBX expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T283 XBX?
- The MOT on T283 XBX expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T283 XBX done?
- T283 XBX was recorded at 320,678 km at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 8,953 km a year.
- Has T283 XBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T283 XBX has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T283 XBX 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 T283 XBX find?
- T283 XBX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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