Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T473 BTPMOT history
T473 BTP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 85,982 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,284 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T473 BTP
- 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 expired on 13 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T473 BTP was last recorded at 85,982 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,962 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 3,284 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,982 miles
- 2024 – 85,962 miles
- 2023 – 75,695 miles
- 2022 – 69,406 miles
- 2021 – 64,311 miles
- 2020 – 58,792 miles
- 2019 – 52,994 miles
- 2018 – 46,243 miles
- 2016 – 46,042 miles
- 2015 – 43,117 miles
- 2014 – 41,814 miles
- 2013 – 39,838 miles
- 2012 – 38,456 miles
- 2011 – 37,277 miles
- 2010 – 34,751 miles
- 2009 – 33,441 miles
- 2008 – 31,155 miles
- 2007 – 28,550 miles
- 2006 – 24,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,982 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,982 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,982 miles
- Test number
- 858037414017
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail85,962 miles (+10,267)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,962 miles
- Test number
- 651900988534
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass75,695 miles (+6,289)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 75,695 miles
- Test number
- 963058142280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,406 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 69,406 miles
- Test number
- 392536650551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,311 miles (+5,519)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,311 miles
- Test number
- 513100649432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,792 miles (+5,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 58,792 miles
- Test number
- 624349909466
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass52,994 miles (+6,751)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 52,994 miles
- Test number
- 934385444185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 46,243 miles
- Test number
- 114617253015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,243 miles (+201)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,243 miles
- Test number
- 284149205854
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass46,042 miles (+2,925)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 46,042 miles
- Test number
- 727243433131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,117 miles (+1,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,117 miles
- Test number
- 815659415187
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,814 miles
- Test number
- 748374434187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,814 miles (+1,976)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,814 miles
- Test number
- 766594534162
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,838 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 39,838 miles
- Test number
- 387186333154
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,456 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,456 miles
- Test number
- 217252232482
- 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)
- NoteRear discs rusty
Fail38,455 miles (+1,178)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,455 miles
- Test number
- 559710532133
- FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
- 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)
- NoteRear discs rusty
Pass37,277 miles (+2,526)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 37,277 miles
- Test number
- 127153131154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,751 miles (+1,310)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,751 miles
- Test number
- 443562830100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass33,441 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 33,441 miles
- Test number
- 151123839171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,155 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 31,155 miles
- Test number
- 993850448196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,550 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,550 miles
- Test number
- 204032747120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,681 miles
- Test number
- 312686736196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T473 BTP
- Does T473 BTP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T473 BTP expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T473 BTP?
- The MOT on T473 BTP expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T473 BTP done?
- T473 BTP was recorded at 85,982 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
- Has T473 BTP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T473 BTP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T473 BTP 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 BTP find?
- T473 BTP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area.
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