Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T286 SBLMOT history
T286 SBL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 166,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 166,031 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 5 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T286 SBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T286 SBL was last recorded at 166,031 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 165,991 miles · 20 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,031 miles
- 2023 – 165,991 miles
- 2013 – 165,325 miles
- 2012 – 163,747 miles
- 2008 – 162,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
9 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass166,031 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 166,031 miles
- Test number
- 222648040301
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass165,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 165,991 miles
- Test number
- 712989939092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,991 miles (+666)2 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,991 miles
- Test number
- 890112788424
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass165,325 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 165,325 miles
- Test number
- 329542733226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail165,325 miles (+1,578)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,325 miles
- Test number
- 889771123271
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass163,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 163,747 miles
- Test number
- 125996492409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,747 miles (+1,179)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,747 miles
- Test number
- 176025192483
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass162,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 162,568 miles
- Test number
- 390736288176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,568 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,568 miles
- Test number
- 524813388107
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T286 SBL
- Does T286 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 SBL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T286 SBL?
- The MOT on T286 SBL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T286 SBL done?
- T286 SBL was recorded at 166,031 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 197 miles a year.
- Has T286 SBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T286 SBL has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T286 SBL 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 T286 SBL find?
- T286 SBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.
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