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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T72 BTPMOT history

T72 BTP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2023
Mileage
205,454 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 BTP
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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 BTP was last recorded at 205,454 miles on 5 Feb 2022, 9,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2010: 12,193 miles, lower than 112,006 miles on 3 Apr 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
196,078 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,376 miles
Average per year
7,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 205,454 miles
  • 2021 – 196,078 miles
  • 2020 – 189,710 miles
  • 2019 – 183,420 miles
  • 2018 – 178,639 miles
  • 2017 – 172,777 miles
  • 2016 – 168,571 miles
  • 2015 – 163,074 miles
  • 2014 – 155,347 miles
  • 2013 – 147,955 miles
  • 2012 – 139,764 miles
  • 2011 – 130,136 miles
  • 2010 – 12,193 miles
  • 2009 – 112,006 miles
  • 2008 – 103,104 miles
  • 2007 – 93,838 miles
  • 2006 – 81,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,454 miles (+9,376)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,454 miles
    Test number
    909599615874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass196,078 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    196,078 miles
    Test number
    202363097886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    189,710 miles
    Test number
    862426358509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Fail189,710 miles (+6,290)6 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,710 miles
    Test number
    961504545816
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  5. Pass183,420 miles (+4,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,420 miles
    Test number
    352022701534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass178,639 miles (+5,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,639 miles
    Test number
    608338653604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  7. Pass172,777 miles (+4,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,777 miles
    Test number
    164354140688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SURFACE RUST
  8. Pass168,571 miles (+5,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    168,571 miles
    Test number
    110346543304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  9. Pass163,074 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    163,074 miles
    Test number
    286199895021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,025 miles (+7,678)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,025 miles
    Test number
    788917395007
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass155,347 miles (+7,392)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,347 miles
    Test number
    205573294045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteGlow plug light on dasboard
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteVehicle underside showing signs of surface rust
  12. Pass147,955 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,955 miles
    Test number
    409902593007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    429434182049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,764 miles (+9,628)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    109437072087
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass130,136 miles (+117,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    485695391071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass12,193 miles (-99,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,193 miles
    Test number
    562379500111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,006 miles (+8,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,006 miles
    Test number
    194703499020
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass103,104 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    174624918176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,100 miles (+9,262)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    872635698060
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass93,838 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    952694127126
    • NoteOil leak from engine
  21. Fail93,838 miles (+12,655)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    710714427106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  22. Pass81,183 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,183 miles
    Test number
    300116626111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

Questions about T72 BTP

Does T72 BTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T72 BTP expired on 4 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T72 BTP?
The MOT on T72 BTP expired on 4 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T72 BTP done?
T72 BTP was recorded at 205,454 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2022, an average of 7,888 miles a year.
Has T72 BTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 BTP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T72 BTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T72 BTP find?
T72 BTP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel arch corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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