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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

T40 MDGMOT history

T40 MDG is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 178,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,142 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MDG was last recorded at 178,142 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 17,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2021: 9,603 miles, lower than 85,544 miles on 12 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,964 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,178 miles
Average per year
17,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,142 miles
  • 2024 – 160,964 miles
  • 2023 – 143,185 miles
  • 2022 – 125,556 miles
  • 2021 – 9,610 miles
  • 2020 – 85,544 miles
  • 2019 – 70,056 miles
  • 2018 – 50,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,142 miles (+17,178)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,142 miles
    Test number
    180066165326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass160,964 miles (+17,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,964 miles
    Test number
    328547130384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass143,185 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,185 miles
    Test number
    187926079405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi before cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail142,724 miles (+17,168)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,724 miles
    Test number
    988581474947
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure DPF bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi before cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass125,556 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    529873459132
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,556 miles (+115,946)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    698141439036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in sidewall and 3 others in tread within the same quarter
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass9,610 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,610 miles
    Test number
    230406990072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail9,603 miles (-75,941)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,603 miles
    Test number
    411880900009
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front main hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions no gas detected

  9. Pass85,544 miles (+15,488)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,544 miles
    Test number
    895294870499
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass70,056 miles (+19,218)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    921242817477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    775849499945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail50,838 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    139492997362
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about T40 MDG

Does T40 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MDG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 MDG?
The MOT on T40 MDG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MDG done?
T40 MDG was recorded at 178,142 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 17,740 miles a year.
Has T40 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MDG has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 MDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 MDG find?
T40 MDG passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 2 more.

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