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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T406 SFFMOT history

T406 SFF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 273,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2022
Mileage
273,634 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 SFF
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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T406 SFF was last recorded at 273,634 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 6,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,674 miles · 8 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,960 miles
Average per year
8,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 273,634 miles
  • 2021 – 266,674 miles
  • 2020 – 264,958 miles
  • 2019 – 260,361 miles
  • 2018 – 255,049 miles
  • 2017 – 246,510 miles
  • 2016 – 231,677 miles
  • 2015 – 214,940 miles
  • 2014 – 204,593 miles
  • 2013 – 196,561 miles
  • 2012 – 188,376 miles
  • 2011 – 177,654 miles
  • 2010 – 164,459 miles
  • 2008 – 158,495 miles
  • 2007 – 157,399 miles
  • 2006 – 143,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail273,634 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryN/s outer sill badly corroded/holed
  • AdvisoryO/s outer sill badly corroded/holed

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail273,634 miles (+6,960)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,634 miles
    Test number
    308445340111
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill badly corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill badly corroded/holed

  2. Pass266,674 miles (+61)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    266,674 miles
    Test number
    222605480186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  3. Fail266,613 miles (+1,655)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,613 miles
    Test number
    350932173092
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  4. Pass264,958 miles (+4,597)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    264,958 miles
    Test number
    617386543010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  5. Pass260,361 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    260,361 miles
    Test number
    585539290536
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail260,357 miles (+5,308)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,357 miles
    Test number
    579637541416
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass255,049 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    255,049 miles
    Test number
    674230594738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d shape (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBlow on exhaust
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside swept zone

  8. Fail255,043 miles (+8,533)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,043 miles
    Test number
    849051153659
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d shape (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBlow on exhaust
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside swept zone

  9. Pass246,510 miles (+373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    246,510 miles
    Test number
    815082170701
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Fail246,137 miles (+14,460)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,137 miles
    Test number
    410940888794
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass231,677 miles (+16,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    231,677 miles
    Test number
    500948227876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass214,940 miles (+10,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    214,940 miles
    Test number
    978539145054
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass204,593 miles (+8,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    204,593 miles
    Test number
    869834034076
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass196,561 miles (+8,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    196,561 miles
    Test number
    117459933017
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass188,376 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    188,376 miles
    Test number
    899997442098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass177,654 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    177,654 miles
    Test number
    157239141483
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail177,551 miles (+13,092)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,551 miles
    Test number
    107508541092
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass164,459 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    164,459 miles
    Test number
    981777150078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail164,429 miles (+5,934)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,429 miles
    Test number
    194013150433
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass158,495 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    158,495 miles
    Test number
    421208148279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass157,399 miles (+14,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    157,399 miles
    Test number
    210574457227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    672065466291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T406 SFF

Does T406 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T406 SFF expired on 12 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T406 SFF?
The MOT on T406 SFF expired on 12 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T406 SFF done?
T406 SFF was recorded at 273,634 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 8,438 miles a year.
Has T406 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 SFF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T406 SFF 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 T406 SFF find?
T406 SFF failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 7 more.

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