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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T56 EWLMOT history

T56 EWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,220 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 EWL
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
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 EWL was last recorded at 114,220 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,909 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
4,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,220 miles
  • 2020 – 108,909 miles
  • 2019 – 103,815 miles
  • 2018 – 98,800 miles
  • 2017 – 86,627 miles
  • 2016 – 79,793 miles
  • 2015 – 73,665 miles
  • 2014 – 67,796 miles
  • 2013 – 66,898 miles
  • 2012 – 65,772 miles
  • 2011 – 62,492 miles
  • 2010 – 58,700 miles
  • 2009 – 56,847 miles
  • 2008 – 55,994 miles
  • 2007 – 53,292 miles
  • 2006 – 50,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,220 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,220 miles (+5,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,220 miles
    Test number
    917676602767
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,909 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    616710962660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,815 miles (+5,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    302240343229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,800 miles (+12,173)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,800 miles
    Test number
    521796108906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bracket bent lower
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged not in drivers view of road

  5. Pass86,627 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    590986606900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,793 miles (+6,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    277275243568
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass73,665 miles (+160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    287941545427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail73,505 miles (+5,709)1 failure3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    299762535422
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass67,796 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    839060224158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass66,898 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    539323943108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,772 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    285601052168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass62,492 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    268548441174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn inner face

  13. Fail62,492 miles (+3,792)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    276508841472
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn inner face

  14. Pass58,700 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,700 miles
    Test number
    703949910170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,847 miles (+853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    320838199074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass55,994 miles (+3)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,994 miles
    Test number
    800729398064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perished

  17. Fail55,991 miles (+2,699)2 dangerous3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,991 miles
    Test number
    434808798025
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perished

  18. Pass53,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    732411407117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,292 miles (+2,750)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    234064097061
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass50,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    921511706114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,542 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    973275396098
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T56 EWL

Does T56 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 EWL expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 EWL?
The MOT on T56 EWL expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 EWL done?
T56 EWL was recorded at 114,220 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 4,088 miles a year.
Has T56 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 EWL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T56 EWL 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 T56 EWL find?
T56 EWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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