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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T287 SBLMOT history

T287 SBL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,764 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 SBL
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 SBL was last recorded at 113,764 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,728 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,764 miles
  • 2023 – 113,728 miles
  • 2021 – 112,550 miles
  • 2020 – 112,194 miles
  • 2018 – 110,551 miles
  • 2017 – 109,801 miles
  • 2016 – 108,306 miles
  • 2015 – 105,068 miles
  • 2014 – 102,162 miles
  • 2013 – 93,789 miles
  • 2008 – 93,576 miles
  • 2007 – 93,294 miles
  • 2006 – 92,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Greased Up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Lower Panels Corroded Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Step/Inner Sill Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,764 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    846835810609
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail113,764 miles (+36)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,764 miles
    Test number
    567063443668
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass113,728 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    528527331303
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,722 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    566384035297
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,550 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    562830340353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    790720064942
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Greased Up (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Panels Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Step/Inner Sill Corroded

  7. Fail112,194 miles (+1,643)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    789160713718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Unchecked Due To Binding Brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear And N/S/R To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Rear Quadrant Seized (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Greased Up (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Panels Corroded Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Step/Inner Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass110,551 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    691721562869
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout mechanical components

  9. Fail110,551 miles (+750)5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    560795963439
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout mechanical components

  10. Pass109,801 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,801 miles
    Test number
    989035290089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Fail109,801 miles (+1,495)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,801 miles
    Test number
    581021484353
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass108,306 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,306 miles
    Test number
    950132255486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,068 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    328680765126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass102,162 miles (+8,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,162 miles
    Test number
    435392654061
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs

  15. Pass93,789 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    869036763008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,576 miles (+282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    981551268177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  17. Pass93,294 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    274550737143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,244 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    850241236133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s handbrake slightly weak

Questions about T287 SBL

Does T287 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T287 SBL expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T287 SBL?
The MOT on T287 SBL expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T287 SBL done?
T287 SBL was recorded at 113,764 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 1,169 miles a year.
Has T287 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 SBL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T287 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 T287 SBL find?
T287 SBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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