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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T42 PDAMOT history

T42 PDA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
209,266 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 PDA
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
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 PDA was last recorded at 209,266 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,263 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,266 miles
  • 2022 – 209,263 miles
  • 2021 – 209,259 miles
  • 2019 – 209,119 miles
  • 2016 – 199,136 miles
  • 2015 – 192,174 miles
  • 2014 – 184,492 miles
  • 2013 – 175,039 miles
  • 2012 – 167,364 miles
  • 2011 – 158,727 miles
  • 2010 – 152,525 miles
  • 2009 – 145,344 miles
  • 2008 – 139,953 miles
  • 2007 – 134,625 miles
  • 2006 – 126,373 miles
  • 2005 – 117,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,266 miles
  • AdvisoryALL SILLS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryBODY HAS CORROSION
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Failure9 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,266 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,266 miles
    Test number
    205367771738
    • AdvisoryALL SILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBODY HAS CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass209,263 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    209,263 miles
    Test number
    842462530815
    • AdvisoryBODY HAS SLIGHT CORROION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass209,259 miles (+140)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    209,259 miles
    Test number
    731848042281
    • AdvisoryBODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass209,119 miles (+9,983)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    209,119 miles
    Test number
    251163329846
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass199,136 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    199,136 miles
    Test number
    682437696580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail199,111 miles (+6,937)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,111 miles
    Test number
    319136393754
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near top shock mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass192,174 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    192,174 miles
    Test number
    734987846062
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear back plate has signs of oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe missing

  8. Fail192,169 miles (+7,677)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,169 miles
    Test number
    225692856065
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear back plate has signs of oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tailpipe missing

  9. Pass184,492 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    184,492 miles
    Test number
    596513244313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail184,204 miles (+9,165)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,204 miles
    Test number
    686407234318
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass175,039 miles (+7,675)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    175,039 miles
    Test number
    447406833423
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal damaged

  12. Pass167,364 miles (+8,637)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    167,364 miles
    Test number
    465272432340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal damaged/ missing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering arm

  13. Pass158,727 miles (+12)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    158,727 miles
    Test number
    418599531432
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal missing
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteRear brake discs worn thin

  14. Fail158,715 miles (+10)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,715 miles
    Test number
    485046931370
    • 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)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal missing
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteNearside front trackrod arm has slight play in steering rack
    • NoteOffside front trackrod arm has slight play in steering rack
    • NoteRear brake discs worn thin

  15. Fail158,705 miles (+6,180)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    887229221353
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAccelerator pedal missing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn thin
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteNearside front trackrod arm has slight play in steering rack
    • NoteOffside front trackrod arm has slight play in steering rack
    • NoteRear brake discs worn thin

  16. Pass152,525 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    152,525 miles
    Test number
    523189720355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,516 miles (+7,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,516 miles
    Test number
    654068620335
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass145,344 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    145,344 miles
    Test number
    883007039367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,320 miles (+24)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,320 miles
    Test number
    123045139396
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside side marker lens missing

  20. Fail145,296 miles (+5,343)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,296 miles
    Test number
    202000339351
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front top marker not working
    • NoteNearside side marker lens missing
    • NoteOffside rear top marker not working

  21. Pass139,953 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    274407638375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,932 miles (+5,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,932 miles
    Test number
    260313838358
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass134,625 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    270410337304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,521 miles (+8,148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,521 miles
    Test number
    172027927326
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  25. Pass126,373 miles (+9,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    126,373 miles
    Test number
    894672836391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass117,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    853712735357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 PDA

Does T42 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 PDA expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 PDA?
The MOT on T42 PDA expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 PDA done?
T42 PDA was recorded at 209,266 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has T42 PDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 PDA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T42 PDA 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 T42 PDA find?
T42 PDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 12 advisories: all sills corroded; body has corrosion; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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