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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T638 OHLMOT history

T638 OHL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 360,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
360,889 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 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
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 OHL was last recorded at 360,889 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2010: 320,949 miles, lower than 375,696 miles on 19 Jun 2009.

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
360,847 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 360,889 miles
  • 2022 – 360,847 miles
  • 2021 – 359,514 miles
  • 2020 – 358,937 miles
  • 2019 – 358,276 miles
  • 2018 – 357,799 miles
  • 2017 – 357,336 miles
  • 2016 – 356,605 miles
  • 2015 – 355,746 miles
  • 2014 – 353,764 miles
  • 2013 – 348,052 miles
  • 2012 – 343,994 miles
  • 2011 – 335,043 miles
  • 2010 – 320,962 miles
  • 2009 – 375,696 miles
  • 2008 – 290,032 miles
  • 2007 – 274,021 miles
  • 2006 – 258,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass360,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Underside has slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Body has slight corrosion general under body on chassis (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass360,889 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    360,889 miles
    Test number
    709956791045
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass360,847 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    360,847 miles
    Test number
    303382206843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail360,837 miles (+1,323)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,837 miles
    Test number
    977201265081
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass359,514 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    359,514 miles
    Test number
    796480183141
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump/pipes ? (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass358,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    358,937 miles
    Test number
    729806682697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail358,937 miles (+661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,937 miles
    Test number
    839439327024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass358,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    358,276 miles
    Test number
    675458545254
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  8. Fail358,276 miles (+477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,276 miles
    Test number
    509528673935
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  9. Pass357,799 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    357,799 miles
    Test number
    591398326417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail357,746 miles (+410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,746 miles
    Test number
    327968691531
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass357,336 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    357,336 miles
    Test number
    244589582728
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion general under body on chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail357,332 miles (+12)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,332 miles
    Test number
    376581078959
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of lower arm on chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger near rear leaf spring eye (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion general under body on chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail357,320 miles (+715)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,320 miles
    Test number
    740888337495
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside full sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside full sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

  14. Pass356,605 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    356,605 miles
    Test number
    128435358645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Fail356,605 miles (+859)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    356,605 miles
    Test number
    100329512214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass355,746 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    355,746 miles
    Test number
    639134995199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F Ball Joints Have Slight Lift
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail355,746 miles (+1,982)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    355,746 miles
    Test number
    875704195101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F & O/S/F Ball Joints Have Slight Lift
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass353,764 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    353,764 miles
    Test number
    908630194149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass348,052 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    348,052 miles
    Test number
    867169083183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass343,994 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    343,994 miles
    Test number
    679574292186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass335,043 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    335,043 miles
    Test number
    215017861146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail334,558 miles (+13,596)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,558 miles
    Test number
    718448051172
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  23. Pass320,962 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    320,962 miles
    Test number
    284254370133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail320,949 miles (-54,747)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,949 miles
    Test number
    563632970197
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass375,696 miles (+85,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    375,696 miles
    Test number
    314600779119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass290,032 miles (+16,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    290,032 miles
    Test number
    272224068133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass274,021 miles (+15,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    274,021 miles
    Test number
    914860477110
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass258,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    258,879 miles
    Test number
    862544876194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T638 OHL

Does T638 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T638 OHL expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T638 OHL?
The MOT on T638 OHL expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T638 OHL done?
T638 OHL was recorded at 360,889 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has T638 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 OHL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T638 OHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T638 OHL find?
T638 OHL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under vehicle; nearside suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear, and 1 more.

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