
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T431 LBAMOT history
T431 LBA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 247,738 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 247,738 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T431 LBA
- 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
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T431 LBA was last recorded at 247,738 miles on 14 May 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 247,676 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 5,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,738 miles
- 2025 – 246,896 miles
- 2024 – 246,103 miles
- 2023 – 244,324 miles
- 2022 – 241,598 miles
- 2021 – 239,000 miles
- 2019 – 234,452 miles
- 2018 – 228,973 miles
- 2017 – 225,865 miles
- 2016 – 221,805 miles
- 2015 – 217,783 miles
- 2014 – 208,207 miles
- 2013 – 196,461 miles
- 2012 – 188,160 miles
- 2010 – 178,378 miles
- 2009 – 171,600 miles
- 2008 – 163,079 miles
- 2007 – 155,918 miles
- 2006 – 148,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNsr light lense damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNsr outer sill holed
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Brake fluid discoloured, in reservoir
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Cylinder number 4 misting fuel out, not excessively.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,738 miles (+62)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 247,738 miles
- Test number
- 662689391291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNsr light lense damaged
- AdvisoryNsr outer sill holed
Fail247,676 miles (+780)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,676 miles
- Test number
- 386597831408
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill clearly marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door and nsr door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner clearly marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor clearly marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill clearly marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder on rear door (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNsr light lense damaged
- AdvisoryNsr outer sill holed not within prescribed area
Pass246,896 miles (+793)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 246,896 miles
- Test number
- 645973212041
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (on union) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills(behind axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass246,103 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 246,103 miles
- Test number
- 681326585011
- AdvisoryCorrosion to O/S/F inner sill near to seat and seat belt mounting area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
Fail246,103 miles (+1,779)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,103 miles
- Test number
- 326051830040
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass244,324 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 244,324 miles
- Test number
- 525854626410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,323 miles (+2,725)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,323 miles
- Test number
- 759754405626
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass241,598 miles (+2,598)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 241,598 miles
- Test number
- 677762637056
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty, in reservoir.
- AdvisoryCylinder 4 injector misting , at union.
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak, and at turbo pipework also.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill/step area corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R, but not excessive yet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door lower edge corroded, and slightly sharp.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer And N/S/F outer sill step areas corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass239,000 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 239,000 miles
- Test number
- 410412624479
- AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured, in reservoir
- AdvisoryCylinder number 4 misting fuel out, not excessively.
- AdvisoryFront Inner BOTH Sides chassis members showing age related corrosion, beneath blistered protective paint, but not excessive yet.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill/step area corroded, but not holed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hoses, and hoses deteriorated with age (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/step area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose, and hose deteriorated with age. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak in area of turbo pipework.
Fail239,000 miles (+4,548)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,000 miles
- Test number
- 268924766178
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured, in reservoir
- AdvisoryCylinder number 4 misting fuel out, not excessively.
- AdvisoryFront Inner BOTH Sides chassis members showing age related corrosion, beneath blistered protective paint, but not excessive yet.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill/step area corroded, but not holed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hoses, and hoses deteriorated with age (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/step area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose, and hose deteriorated with age. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak in area of turbo pipework.
Pass234,452 miles (+5,479)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 234,452 miles
- Test number
- 297146189081
- AdvisoryBoth front nearside & offside brake discs corroded,pitted & worn-sections of contact surface missing-deemed passable but advise early replacement
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty but not deemed contaminated but advise renewal.
- AdvisoryGlowplug warning light displaying on dash
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy in rotation
- AdvisoryPlay/movement in offside steering rack inner joint
- AdvisoryStaining/misting of fuel from No 4 Injector/ to feed pipe connection-monitor
Pass228,973 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 228,973 miles
- Test number
- 642796508623
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
Fail228,962 miles (+3,097)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,962 miles
- Test number
- 733275513996
- MajorEmissions not tested oil level over max emission limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
Pass225,865 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 225,865 miles
- Test number
- 653352594176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail225,858 miles (+4,053)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,858 miles
- Test number
- 901065427426
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass221,805 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 221,805 miles
- Test number
- 729440485157
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail221,805 miles (+4,022)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,805 miles
- Test number
- 697475061087
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass217,783 miles (+9,576)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 217,783 miles
- Test number
- 156555155194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,207 miles (+11,746)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 208,207 miles
- Test number
- 227940754152
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOffside front outer sill crusty
- NotePlay in offside rack end
Pass196,461 miles (+8,301)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 196,461 miles
- Test number
- 825932923139
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteOffside centre lower panel slight corrosion
Pass188,160 miles (+9,782)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 188,160 miles
- Test number
- 358185062071
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear outer sill crusty
- NotePlay in both rack ends
Pass178,378 miles (+6,778)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 178,378 miles
- Test number
- 581151940325
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteGeneral under body surface rust
Pass171,600 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 171,600 miles
- Test number
- 660941239370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s steering arm slight play
- NoteN/s wiper split
- NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
- NoteO/s steering arm slight play
- NoteO/s/f tyre age cracking
Fail171,600 miles (+8,521)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,600 miles
- Test number
- 752999829349
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s steering arm slight play
- NoteN/s wiper split
- NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
- NoteO/s steering arm slight play
- NoteO/s/f tyre age cracking
Pass163,079 miles (+7,161)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 163,079 miles
- Test number
- 591360148355
- NoteMovement in bottom ball joints
- NotePlay in steering arms
Pass155,918 miles (+7,776)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 155,918 miles
- Test number
- 833921247302
- NoteAdvance play in rack on o/s
Pass148,142 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 148,142 miles
- Test number
- 572542446333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,031 miles (+3,086)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,031 miles
- Test number
- 921005836365
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass144,945 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2007
- Odometer
- 144,945 miles
- Test number
- 153212336123
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about T431 LBA
- Does T431 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 LBA is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T431 LBA?
- The MOT on T431 LBA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T431 LBA done?
- T431 LBA was recorded at 247,738 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,138 miles a year.
- Has T431 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T431 LBA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T431 LBA 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 T431 LBA find?
- T431 LBA passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nsr light lense damaged; nsr outer sill holed.
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