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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T538 OHLMOT history

T538 OHL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2021
Mileage
189,415 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 OHL
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
10 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T538 OHL was last recorded at 189,415 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,709 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
3,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,415 miles
  • 2020 – 185,709 miles
  • 2019 – 180,813 miles
  • 2018 – 178,142 miles
  • 2017 – 175,542 miles
  • 2016 – 172,980 miles
  • 2015 – 170,363 miles
  • 2014 – 165,978 miles
  • 2013 – 160,697 miles
  • 2012 – 157,364 miles
  • 2011 – 155,293 miles
  • 2009 – 152,710 miles
  • 2008 – 147,539 miles
  • 2007 – 143,426 miles
  • 2006 – 133,531 miles
  • 2005 – 125,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,415 miles
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody panel corroded all around

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,415 miles (+3,706)4 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,415 miles
    Test number
    255244113289
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody panel corroded all around

  2. Pass185,709 miles (+4,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,709 miles
    Test number
    924883147970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass180,813 miles (+2,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    180,813 miles
    Test number
    417879502539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST TAIL PIN HOLE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,142 miles (+2,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,142 miles
    Test number
    641030176730
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Pass175,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,542 miles
    Test number
    600993266201
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both side rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Fail175,542 miles (+2,562)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,542 miles
    Test number
    635442601584
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both side rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass172,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    172,980 miles
    Test number
    783448405137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Fail172,980 miles (+2,617)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,980 miles
    Test number
    581168396797
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail170,363 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,363 miles
    Test number
    896743465091
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass170,363 miles (+4,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,363 miles
    Test number
    905713565056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass165,978 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    267603044039
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail165,978 miles (+5,281)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,978 miles
    Test number
    337263344009
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass160,697 miles (+3,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    160,697 miles
    Test number
    306265943073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass157,364 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    266339032037
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  15. Fail157,364 miles (+2,071)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,364 miles
    Test number
    159499232039
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  16. Pass155,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    155,293 miles
    Test number
    567846841074
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail155,293 miles (+2,583)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,293 miles
    Test number
    928205141022
    • FailureCentre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass152,710 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    152,710 miles
    Test number
    590128139354
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBODY PANELS CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail152,710 miles (+5,171)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,710 miles
    Test number
    921287139343
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBODY PANELS CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass147,539 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    147,539 miles
    Test number
    423249938329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail147,539 miles (+4,113)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,539 miles
    Test number
    423848738313
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass143,426 miles (+9,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    143,426 miles
    Test number
    640185327376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass133,531 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    644504936351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,530 miles (+8,228)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,530 miles
    Test number
    322003836388
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass125,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    125,302 miles
    Test number
    814343735303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 OHL

Does T538 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T538 OHL expired on 11 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T538 OHL?
The MOT on T538 OHL expired on 11 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T538 OHL done?
T538 OHL was recorded at 189,415 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 3,946 miles a year.
Has T538 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 OHL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T538 OHL 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 T538 OHL find?
T538 OHL failed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 8 advisories: nearside integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced, and 10 more.

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