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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T473 BDVMOT history

T473 BDV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 143,804 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,804 km
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,998 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 BDV
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 BDV was last recorded at 143,804 km on 30 Jun 2026, 3,608 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,196 km · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,608 km
Average per year
3,998 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,804 km
  • 2025 – 140,196 km
  • 2024 – 139,335 km
  • 2023 – 133,508 km
  • 2022 – 130,165 km
  • 2021 – 130,030 km
  • 2020 – 128,145 km
  • 2019 – 127,808 km
  • 2017 – 123,859 km
  • 2016 – 118,963 km
  • 2015 – 114,340 km
  • 2014 – 108,620 km
  • 2013 – 102,850 km
  • 2008 – 76,938 km
  • 2007 – 69,472 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,804 km
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Hub slight misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,804 km (+3,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,804 km
    Test number
    848305963615
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,196 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,196 km
    Test number
    144329742064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail140,196 km (+861)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,196 km
    Test number
    459873882011
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,335 km (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,335 km
    Test number
    743360350634
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub slight misting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail139,326 km (+5,818)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,326 km
    Test number
    771843224686
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub slight misting
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,508 km (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,508 km
    Test number
    423418819545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal damp

  7. Fail133,458 km (+3,293)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,458 km
    Test number
    351846372274
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal damp

  8. Pass130,165 km (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,165 km
    Test number
    718393997028
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside on all compontes
    • AdvisoryWheel trims

  9. Pass130,030 km
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,030 km
    Test number
    942387016785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,029 km (+1,884)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,029 km
    Test number
    499086869658
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,145 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,145 km
    Test number
    620240568106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,142 km (+334)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,142 km
    Test number
    622266296274
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,808 km (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,808 km
    Test number
    474837367733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,859 km (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,859 km
    Test number
    420577433784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,963 km (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,963 km
    Test number
    477148520600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,340 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,340 km
    Test number
    452754590986
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM O/S HALF SHAFT SEAL
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL

  17. Fail114,340 km (+5,720)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,340 km
    Test number
    333011619267
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM O/S HALF SHAFT SEAL
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL

  18. Pass108,620 km (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,620 km
    Test number
    967235144397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis, suspension components, brake ferruls, and brake discs

  19. Fail108,617 km (+5,767)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,617 km
    Test number
    216294844314
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis, suspension components, brake ferruls, and brake discs

  20. Pass102,850 km1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,850 km
    Test number
    479743433400
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteALL INNER FACE OF BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteEXHAUST LEAK END OF TAIL PIPE
    • NoteN/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteN/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteO/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AND LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD - STEERING RACK END
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
    • NoteTAIL PIPE SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

  21. Fail102,850 km2 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,850 km
    Test number
    219812633373
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL INNER FACE OF BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteEXHAUST LEAK END OF TAIL PIPE
    • NoteN/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteN/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteO/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY AND LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD - STEERING RACK END
    • NoteSURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS
    • NoteTAIL PIPE SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

  22. Pass95,914 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    408679142478
    • 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Fail95,914 miles (+5,521)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,914 miles
    Test number
    335129842324
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass90,393 miles (+5,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    888960041387
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass84,679 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    740435630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,663 miles (+3,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    313453230394
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass81,079 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    124809249337
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlight beam deflectors fitted

  28. Pass76,938 km (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,938 km
    Test number
    203808938373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,472 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,472 km
    Test number
    522751837356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    752763536381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 BDV

Does T473 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 BDV is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 BDV?
The MOT on T473 BDV is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 BDV done?
T473 BDV was recorded at 143,804 km at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,998 km a year.
Has T473 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 BDV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T473 BDV 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 T473 BDV find?
T473 BDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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