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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T55 SLDMOT history

T55 SLD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 309,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
309,532 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
24,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SLD was last recorded at 309,532 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 76,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,694 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
76,838 miles
Average per year
24,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 309,532 miles
  • 2022 – 232,694 miles
  • 2021 – 230,813 miles
  • 2019 – 223,111 miles
  • 2018 – 190,110 miles
  • 2017 – 168,505 miles
  • 2016 – 144,154 miles
  • 2015 – 120,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass309,532 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dented (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front shockers

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass309,532 miles (+76,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    309,532 miles
    Test number
    878313060198
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dented (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front shockers

  2. Pass232,694 miles (+1,881)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    232,694 miles
    Test number
    555194934113
    • MinorNearside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass230,813 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    230,813 miles
    Test number
    875467404085
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail230,813 miles (+7,702)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,813 miles
    Test number
    380320101512
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass223,111 miles (+33,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    223,111 miles
    Test number
    715480887880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,110 miles (+21,605)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    190,110 miles
    Test number
    863417188626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside body sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met the legal limit

  7. Pass168,505 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,505 miles
    Test number
    500564010245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail168,373 miles (+24,219)3 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,373 miles
    Test number
    214172723760
    • DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass144,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,154 miles
    Test number
    418435205978
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail144,105 miles (+23,907)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    287239071689
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass120,198 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    134581994066
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Fail120,192 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    506010483922
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about T55 SLD

Does T55 SLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 SLD expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 SLD?
The MOT on T55 SLD expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 SLD done?
T55 SLD was recorded at 309,532 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 24,096 miles a year.
Has T55 SLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SLD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 SLD 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 T55 SLD find?
T55 SLD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: all brake discs worn and corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dented; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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