Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T601 KNKMOT history
T601 KNK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 280,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 280,437 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T601 KNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T601 KNK was last recorded at 280,437 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 3,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Sept 2013: 23,785 miles, lower than 237,763 miles on 2 Sept 2013.
- 31 Aug 2016: 124,823 miles, lower than 252,758 miles on 30 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 276,836 miles · 6 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,601 miles
- Average per year
- 5,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 280,437 miles
- 2024 – 276,836 miles
- 2022 – 274,484 miles
- 2021 – 270,397 miles
- 2020 – 266,720 miles
- 2019 – 262,985 miles
- 2018 – 259,352 miles
- 2017 – 256,258 miles
- 2016 – 124,823 miles
- 2015 – 248,481 miles
- 2014 – 244,265 miles
- 2013 – 23,785 miles
- 2012 – 228,957 miles
- 2011 – 221,110 miles
- 2010 – 213,067 miles
- 2009 – 204,325 miles
- 2008 – 195,798 miles
- 2007 – 184,455 miles
- 2006 – 176,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass280,437 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure7 MOTs, 2008–2016
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded inner sill
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass280,437 miles (+3,601)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 280,437 miles
- Test number
- 433051691877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass276,836 miles (+2,352)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 276,836 miles
- Test number
- 703785517915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass274,484 miles (+4,087)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 274,484 miles
- Test number
- 137146608950
- MinorCentral Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
Pass270,397 miles (+5)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 270,397 miles
- Test number
- 161631032647
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded inner sill (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Cab steps insecure corroded inner sill (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail270,392 miles (+17)1 dangerous2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,392 miles
- Test number
- 968416714912
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded on inner sill (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Cab steps insecure corroded inner sill (6.2.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail270,375 miles (+9)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,375 miles
- Test number
- 977759782333
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced full back panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail270,366 miles (+3,646)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,366 miles
- Test number
- 645391576648
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass266,720 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 266,720 miles
- Test number
- 293590082763
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s outer sill area
Pass262,985 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 262,985 miles
- Test number
- 869552789506
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Fail262,980 miles (+3,628)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,980 miles
- Test number
- 914161968805
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Pass259,352 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 259,352 miles
- Test number
- 504411531628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,340 miles (+3,082)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,340 miles
- Test number
- 375537741224
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass256,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 256,258 miles
- Test number
- 648660731759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,250 miles (+131,427)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,250 miles
- Test number
- 505631919276
- FailureCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass124,823 miles (-127,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 124,823 miles
- Test number
- 115048770915
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail252,758 miles (+4,277)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,758 miles
- Test number
- 552321734051
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail248,481 miles12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,481 miles
- Test number
- 767412887516
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass248,481 miles (+4,216)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 248,481 miles
- Test number
- 927311612950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 244,265 miles
- Test number
- 208361444255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail244,265 miles (+220,480)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,265 miles
- Test number
- 629410044240
- FailureNearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureOffside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass23,785 miles (-213,978)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,785 miles
- Test number
- 406996943273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail237,763 miles (+8,806)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,763 miles
- Test number
- 165035243294
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass228,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 228,957 miles
- Test number
- 279027842298
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail228,957 miles (+7,847)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,957 miles
- Test number
- 227107642243
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass221,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 221,110 miles
- Test number
- 505960131257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,110 miles (+8,043)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,110 miles
- Test number
- 497530131223
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass213,067 miles (+8,742)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 213,067 miles
- Test number
- 221764140292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 204,325 miles
- Test number
- 463835549254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,325 miles (+8,527)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,325 miles
- Test number
- 540514149285
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass195,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 195,798 miles
- Test number
- 994945148250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,798 miles (+11,343)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,798 miles
- Test number
- 370343748230
- FailureCentre Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass184,455 miles (+8,322)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 184,455 miles
- Test number
- 402494947276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 176,133 miles
- Test number
- 714785846202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T601 KNK
- Does T601 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T601 KNK expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T601 KNK?
- The MOT on T601 KNK expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T601 KNK done?
- T601 KNK was recorded at 280,437 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,612 miles a year.
- Has T601 KNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T601 KNK has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T601 KNK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 3 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T601 KNK find?
- T601 KNK passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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