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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T45 XAEMOT history

T45 XAE is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,885 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 XAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 XAE was last recorded at 118,885 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,885 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,885 miles
  • 2025 – 110,137 miles
  • 2023 – 100,552 miles
  • 2022 – 91,884 miles
  • 2021 – 82,549 miles
  • 2020 – 76,344 miles
  • 2019 – 70,571 miles
  • 2018 – 64,476 miles
  • 2015 – 64,194 miles
  • 2014 – 63,885 miles
  • 2013 – 60,577 miles
  • 2012 – 60,201 miles
  • 2011 – 59,220 miles
  • 2010 – 49,625 miles
  • 2009 – 42,559 miles
  • 2008 – 36,245 miles
  • 2007 – 27,542 miles
  • 2006 – 26,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,885 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,885 miles
    Test number
    699411449951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,885 miles (+8,748)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,885 miles
    Test number
    732709312684
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass110,137 miles (+46)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,137 miles
    Test number
    227105182268
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,091 miles (+9,539)1 dangerous6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    627483352390
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake linkage seized on (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps do not illuminate brighter than sidelights (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass100,552 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    823699437124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and condition (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail100,545 miles (+8,661)10 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    108370854284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and condition (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass91,884 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,884 miles
    Test number
    524849869339
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
  8. Fail91,521 miles (+8,972)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    874713653657
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake effort low
  9. Pass82,549 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    131052453813
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills been plated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front centre bearing rough and noisy when rotated.
  10. Fail82,549 miles (+6,205)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    411150240062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working no fluid in bottle (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills been plated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryPropshaft front centre bearing rough and noisy when rotated.
  11. Pass76,344 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    630612484118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail76,309 miles (+5,738)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    436554940695
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass70,571 miles (+6,095)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,571 miles
    Test number
    527415143369
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass64,476 miles (+282)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,476 miles
    Test number
    315480954324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre split / perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket not bolted to body, doesn't affect overall security
  15. Pass64,194 miles (+309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    828010915185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass63,885 miles (+3,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    135112214185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass60,577 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    107709703127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass60,201 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    986041022143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail60,174 miles (+954)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    866773592036
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriated and corroded
  20. Pass59,220 miles (+9,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    467364201111
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass49,625 miles (+7,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    881583200120
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass42,559 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    102969299465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,245 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    190924018189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,542 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,542 miles
    Test number
    504303617157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,071 miles
    Test number
    913321316175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 XAE

Does T45 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T45 XAE is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T45 XAE?
The MOT on T45 XAE is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T45 XAE done?
T45 XAE was recorded at 118,885 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has T45 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 XAE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T45 XAE 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 T45 XAE find?
T45 XAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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