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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T526 NAUMOT history

T526 NAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 252,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
252,788 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 NAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 NAU was last recorded at 252,788 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,548 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
2,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 252,788 miles
  • 2022 – 252,548 miles
  • 2021 – 252,521 miles
  • 2019 – 248,764 miles
  • 2016 – 247,854 miles
  • 2013 – 247,791 miles
  • 2011 – 244,153 miles
  • 2010 – 237,961 miles
  • 2009 – 233,470 miles
  • 2007 – 229,864 miles
  • 2006 – 218,707 miles
  • 2005 – 207,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,788 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to load valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,788 miles (+240)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    252,788 miles
    Test number
    607790597192
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass252,548 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    252,548 miles
    Test number
    480282201713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail252,548 miles (+27)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,548 miles
    Test number
    143518562272
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail252,521 miles (+3,757)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,521 miles
    Test number
    665834693741
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills corroded and filled
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side rapaired and under sealed
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  5. Pass248,764 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    248,764 miles
    Test number
    667116663440
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery strapped down and still secure
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill/step corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Fail248,762 miles (+8)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,762 miles
    Test number
    344994279245
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery strapped down and still secure
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill/step corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Fail248,754 miles (+900)1 dangerous7 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,754 miles
    Test number
    874318230725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20” normal (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery strapped down but secure
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill/step corroded but not in prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and suspension components rusty condition
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  8. Pass247,854 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    247,854 miles
    Test number
    768751204390
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both bottom ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight play in front d rubbers

  9. Pass247,791 miles (+3,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    247,791 miles
    Test number
    198587793133
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass244,153 miles (+6,192)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    244,153 miles
    Test number
    246394421423
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  11. Pass237,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    237,961 miles
    Test number
    712346800135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail237,961 miles (+4,491)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,961 miles
    Test number
    263615400472
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  13. Pass233,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    233,470 miles
    Test number
    184503079058
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail233,470 miles (+3,606)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,470 miles
    Test number
    310023179071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass229,864 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    229,864 miles
    Test number
    233687257212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass218,707 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    218,707 miles
    Test number
    721544556294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass207,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    207,756 miles
    Test number
    353415155497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 NAU

Does T526 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 NAU expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 NAU?
The MOT on T526 NAU expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 NAU done?
T526 NAU was recorded at 252,788 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 2,592 miles a year.
Has T526 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 NAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T526 NAU 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 T526 NAU find?
T526 NAU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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