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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

T48 DSTMOT history

T48 DST is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
224,915 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T48 DST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T48 DST was last recorded at 224,915 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 12,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,973 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,942 miles
Average per year
10,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,915 miles
  • 2024 – 211,973 miles
  • 2023 – 193,444 miles
  • 2022 – 181,759 miles
  • 2021 – 172,074 miles
  • 2020 – 163,125 miles
  • 2019 – 162,255 miles
  • 2018 – 161,794 miles
  • 2017 – 161,740 miles
  • 2016 – 158,647 miles
  • 2015 – 150,806 miles
  • 2013 – 133,864 miles
  • 2012 – 109,249 miles
  • 2010 – 67,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,915 miles (+12,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    224,915 miles
    Test number
    806854886078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,973 miles (+18,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,973 miles
    Test number
    446210665840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,444 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,444 miles
    Test number
    412121503591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,443 miles (+11,684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,443 miles
    Test number
    747737017337
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,759 miles (+9,685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    181,759 miles
    Test number
    448936249270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,074 miles (+8,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,074 miles
    Test number
    853506355181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,125 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,125 miles
    Test number
    466503221979
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,255 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,255 miles
    Test number
    272948392130
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail162,236 miles (+442)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,236 miles
    Test number
    491307321378
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass161,794 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,794 miles
    Test number
    442797191334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,740 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    161,740 miles
    Test number
    489287712318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,647 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    158,647 miles
    Test number
    631575780929
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (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)

  13. Fail158,626 miles (+7,820)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    346622119989
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (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)

  14. Pass150,806 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,806 miles
    Test number
    439435505040
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside side marker lights

  15. Fail150,806 miles (+16,942)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,806 miles
    Test number
    388312405044
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside side marker lights

  16. Pass133,864 miles (+24,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    186935043368
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass109,249 miles (+17,935)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,249 miles
    Test number
    787568392263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,314 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    337716902084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass91,314 miles (+23,741)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    748706602066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass67,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    912461750342
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T48 DST

Does T48 DST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 DST is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T48 DST?
The MOT on T48 DST is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T48 DST done?
T48 DST was recorded at 224,915 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,411 miles a year.
Has T48 DST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T48 DST has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T48 DST 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 T48 DST find?
T48 DST passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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