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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

T30 PPAMOT history

T30 PPA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
185,677 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 PPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 PPA was last recorded at 185,677 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,671 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
11,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,677 miles
  • 2022 – 170,396 miles
  • 2021 – 167,657 miles
  • 2020 – 156,211 miles
  • 2019 – 146,899 miles
  • 2018 – 136,552 miles
  • 2017 – 128,124 miles
  • 2016 – 123,595 miles
  • 2015 – 120,548 miles
  • 2014 – 115,622 miles
  • 2013 – 101,150 miles
  • 2012 – 71,579 miles
  • 2011 – 48,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,677 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 half shaft seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear center bearing collapsed causing serious movement

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Play in propshaft centre bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,677 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    185,677 miles
    Test number
    926193720920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail185,671 miles (+15,275)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,671 miles
    Test number
    630339240518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass170,396 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,396 miles
    Test number
    897446021816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,384 miles (+2,727)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,384 miles
    Test number
    964298028497
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn REAR BEARING (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  5. Pass167,657 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,657 miles
    Test number
    923442399872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,621 miles (+11,410)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,621 miles
    Test number
    236534260498
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass156,211 miles (+9,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,211 miles
    Test number
    685787731266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak n/s/r hub
  8. Pass146,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,899 miles
    Test number
    353514760206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,898 miles (+10,346)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,898 miles
    Test number
    690694083566
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass136,552 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,552 miles
    Test number
    603628824881
    • DangerousRear center bearing collapsed causing serious movement
    • AdvisoryNearside half shaft seal leaking
  11. Fail136,552 miles (+8,428)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,552 miles
    Test number
    240613447982
    • DangerousRear center bearing collapsed causing serious movement
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust dpf and cat (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard this has been tampered with as all sensors have been removed and holes welded (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard this has also been tampered with as the dpf pressure pipes have been cut and sounds empty (7.1.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake binding nearside front (280) needs checking on brake tester before re test (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside half shaft seal leaking
  12. Pass128,124 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,124 miles
    Test number
    408469452084
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
  13. Fail128,123 miles (+4,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,123 miles
    Test number
    340817174830
    • FailureExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
  14. Pass123,595 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,595 miles
    Test number
    436537235831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,548 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    427801415101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass115,622 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    565280054144
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSteering knocks on lock to lock test unable to locate
  17. Fail115,622 miles (+14,472)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    296510254163
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSteering knocks on lock to lock test unable to locate
  18. Pass101,150 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    927896733129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  19. Fail101,150 miles (+29,571)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    869466633122
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  20. Pass71,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    107968232121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,544 miles (+22,766)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    337238232126
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass48,778 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    598664041120
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear hub leaking oil
    • NoteNearside side repeater lense broken
    • NoteRear differential oil leak

Questions about T30 PPA

Does T30 PPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 PPA expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 PPA?
The MOT on T30 PPA expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 PPA done?
T30 PPA was recorded at 185,677 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 11,053 miles a year.
Has T30 PPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 PPA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T30 PPA 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 T30 PPA find?
T30 PPA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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