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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T527 TEUMOT history

T527 TEU is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 183,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,806 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 TEU was last recorded at 183,806 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Sept 2017: 150,692 miles, lower than 156,066 miles on 6 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,804 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,806 miles
  • 2025 – 180,085 miles
  • 2024 – 176,564 miles
  • 2023 – 172,014 miles
  • 2022 – 167,807 miles
  • 2021 – 164,133 miles
  • 2020 – 162,213 miles
  • 2019 – 157,137 miles
  • 2017 – 150,692 miles
  • 2016 – 155,442 miles
  • 2015 – 154,916 miles
  • 2014 – 154,255 miles
  • 2013 – 151,751 miles
  • 2012 – 149,640 miles
  • 2011 – 141,525 miles
  • 2010 – 127,950 miles
  • 2009 – 115,772 miles
  • 2008 – 104,104 miles
  • 2007 – 92,620 miles
  • 2006 – 79,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,806 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,806 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,806 miles
    Test number
    925572462088
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail183,804 miles (+3,719)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,804 miles
    Test number
    988845122816
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking rear of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass180,085 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    539390170702
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,085 miles (+3,521)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,085 miles
    Test number
    689817967634
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    176,564 miles
    Test number
    168968680963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,564 miles (+4,550)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,564 miles
    Test number
    155292813080
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass172,014 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    172,014 miles
    Test number
    280683074213
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable insecure on handle
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing

  8. Fail172,014 miles (+4,207)3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,014 miles
    Test number
    355559545705
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable insecure on handle
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing

  9. Pass167,807 miles (+3,674)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,807 miles
    Test number
    318235819183
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Fractured (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass164,133 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,133 miles
    Test number
    652754785575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail164,104 miles (+1,891)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,104 miles
    Test number
    841764092265
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,213 miles (+5,076)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,213 miles
    Test number
    197346743082
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass157,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,137 miles
    Test number
    110579257034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail157,137 miles (+6,445)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,137 miles
    Test number
    513424053535
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass150,692 miles (-5,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,692 miles
    Test number
    807031877661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail156,066 miles (+624)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,066 miles
    Test number
    675084641775
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass155,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,442 miles
    Test number
    905187393713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,442 miles (+526)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,442 miles
    Test number
    967124437841
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass154,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    767089585098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail154,916 miles (+661)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    927989385060
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass154,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,255 miles
    Test number
    147886384069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail154,255 miles (+2,504)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,255 miles
    Test number
    126233584079
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass151,751 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    136825483499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf & rear body lights inop

  24. Fail151,751 miles (+2,111)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    709875983000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf & rear body lights inop

  25. Pass149,640 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    149,640 miles
    Test number
    889761082061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail149,623 miles (+8,098)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,623 miles
    Test number
    826376672027
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass141,525 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    141,525 miles
    Test number
    518612961047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail141,315 miles (+13,365)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    155135851097
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass127,950 miles (+12,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    164006350085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass115,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    152727359056
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail115,772 miles (+11,668)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,772 miles
    Test number
    850897359048
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass104,104 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    720229658067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass92,620 miles (+13,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    152214277492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass79,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    464178066042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T527 TEU

Does T527 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T527 TEU is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T527 TEU?
The MOT on T527 TEU is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T527 TEU done?
T527 TEU was recorded at 183,806 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,119 miles a year.
Has T527 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 TEU has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T527 TEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T527 TEU find?
T527 TEU passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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