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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T38 UEBMOT history

T38 UEB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,571 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 UEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T38 UEB was last recorded at 138,571 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,507 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,571 miles
  • 2024 – 138,507 miles
  • 2023 – 135,300 miles
  • 2022 – 134,076 miles
  • 2021 – 129,065 miles
  • 2020 – 128,292 miles
  • 2019 – 122,282 miles
  • 2018 – 116,811 miles
  • 2016 – 111,912 miles
  • 2015 – 111,736 miles
  • 2014 – 107,659 miles
  • 2013 – 103,192 miles
  • 2012 – 98,437 miles
  • 2011 – 94,132 miles
  • 2010 – 88,805 miles
  • 2009 – 83,018 miles
  • 2008 – 76,526 miles
  • 2007 – 69,329 miles
  • 2006 – 60,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,571 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,571 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,571 miles
    Test number
    185850902006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,507 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,507 miles
    Test number
    213578741602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,300 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    667892235172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,076 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    263424704592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,065 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    583269738443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,292 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,292 miles
    Test number
    848290276565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,282 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    771679675474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,811 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,811 miles
    Test number
    245059321065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    505755086113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,912 miles (+176)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    749405701625
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass111,736 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    395859709610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,659 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    549891804314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  13. Pass106,042 miles (+2,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,042 miles
    Test number
    629104104135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
  14. Pass103,192 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,192 miles
    Test number
    998148813382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,760 miles (+4,323)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    846264603364
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass98,437 miles (+4,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    665357402396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass94,132 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,132 miles
    Test number
    829589931112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    270951630115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail88,805 miles (+5,787)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    381290730144
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass83,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    333741739196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,018 miles (+6,492)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    970031339113
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
  22. Pass76,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    323198728128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,526 miles (+7,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,526 miles
    Test number
    471308928174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass69,329 miles (+9,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    472763427109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    543989926137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 UEB

Does T38 UEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 UEB expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 UEB?
The MOT on T38 UEB expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 UEB done?
T38 UEB was recorded at 138,571 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has T38 UEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 UEB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T38 UEB 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 T38 UEB find?
T38 UEB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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