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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,900 cc

T511 BVLMOT history

T511 BVL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
42,416 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T511 BVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T511 BVL was last recorded at 42,416 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,415 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,416 miles
  • 2024 – 42,415 miles
  • 2023 – 42,337 miles
  • 2022 – 42,234 miles
  • 2021 – 41,077 miles
  • 2019 – 39,377 miles
  • 2018 – 38,481 miles
  • 2017 – 38,116 miles
  • 2016 – 36,222 miles
  • 2015 – 33,962 miles
  • 2014 – 33,188 miles
  • 2012 – 31,709 miles
  • 2011 – 30,830 miles
  • 2010 – 30,142 miles
  • 2009 – 29,174 miles
  • 2008 – 28,184 miles
  • 2007 – 27,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,416 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front suspension/hub area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front suspension/hub area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under-shield covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,416 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    525364830875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,415 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    743349277329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,411 miles (+74)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    278565380453
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,337 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    155653989609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  5. Fail42,331 miles (+97)2 dangerous13 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    680142252484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed along seam joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension/hub area corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe holed
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  6. Pass42,234 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,234 miles
    Test number
    794872694022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,077 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,077 miles
    Test number
    974289132052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass39,377 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    136433533511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,481 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    325877827164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,116 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    819116781387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,787 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    477113196265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view

  12. Pass36,222 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,222 miles
    Test number
    932587676032
    • 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)

  13. Pass33,962 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,962 miles
    Test number
    719471995132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass33,188 miles (+1,479)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    995988394112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass31,709 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    399914482221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,830 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    467320861102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,142 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,142 miles
    Test number
    383662660110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail29,174 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    453564869158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
    • NoteParking cable slightly corroded

  19. Pass29,174 miles (+990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,174 miles
    Test number
    740494569141
    • NoteParking cable slightly corroded

  20. Pass28,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    311977718145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,184 miles (+1,167)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    472977718167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

  22. Pass27,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,017 miles
    Test number
    560244277063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T511 BVL

Does T511 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T511 BVL expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T511 BVL?
The MOT on T511 BVL expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T511 BVL done?
T511 BVL was recorded at 42,416 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 841 miles a year.
Has T511 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T511 BVL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T511 BVL 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 T511 BVL find?
T511 BVL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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