
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White and Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T730 JVRMOT history
T730 JVR is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 254,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 254,476 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T730 JVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T730 JVR was last recorded at 254,476 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2012: 240,231 miles, lower than 251,068 miles on 20 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 254,294 miles · 9 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 182 miles
- Average per year
- 6,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 254,476 miles
- 2023 – 254,294 miles
- 2022 – 253,140 miles
- 2021 – 251,645 miles
- 2020 – 251,615 miles
- 2019 – 249,617 miles
- 2018 – 247,722 miles
- 2017 – 244,652 miles
- 2015 – 244,443 miles
- 2014 – 243,904 miles
- 2013 – 242,033 miles
- 2012 – 240,231 miles
- 2011 – 251,068 miles
- 2009 – 236,482 miles
- 2008 – 224,478 miles
- 2007 – 213,224 miles
- 2006 – 175,659 miles
- 2005 – 137,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure swivel doesn't lock properly (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail254,476 miles (+182)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,476 miles
- Test number
- 631462940494
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure swivel doesn't lock properly (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass254,294 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 254,294 miles
- Test number
- 276700517672
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail254,293 miles (+1,153)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,293 miles
- Test number
- 203816192154
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass253,140 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 253,140 miles
- Test number
- 345075891277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,042 miles (+1,397)7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,042 miles
- Test number
- 628567930918
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass251,645 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 251,645 miles
- Test number
- 196789616942
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail251,637 miles (+22)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,637 miles
- Test number
- 291463292901
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass251,615 miles (+37)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 251,615 miles
- Test number
- 963231541893
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear (non standard) bike/luggage attachment appears loose but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle sills not near prescribed areas
Fail251,578 miles (+1,961)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,578 miles
- Test number
- 639296285211
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger front seat (swivel part) not fully locking but all other aspects of seat functionality meets test criteria
- AdvisoryRear (non standard) bike/luggage attachment appears loose but not likely to fall off
- AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle sills not near prescribed areas
Pass249,617 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 249,617 miles
- Test number
- 793324022248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass247,722 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 247,722 miles
- Test number
- 633685614037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail247,678 miles (+3,026)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,678 miles
- Test number
- 213500408021
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spring mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal misting of oil
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass244,652 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 244,652 miles
- Test number
- 809293378485
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail244,652 miles (+209)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,652 miles
- Test number
- 927102942624
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass244,443 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 244,443 miles
- Test number
- 182629813255
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail244,442 miles (+538)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,442 miles
- Test number
- 969178696513
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front to rear (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass243,904 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 243,904 miles
- Test number
- 149520324259
- NoteOil leak
Fail243,904 miles (+1,871)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,904 miles
- Test number
- 395350124488
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass242,033 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 242,033 miles
- Test number
- 169742983146
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail242,033 miles (+1,802)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,033 miles
- Test number
- 208922783407
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass240,231 miles (-10,837)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 240,231 miles
- Test number
- 125263992474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass251,068 miles (+14,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 251,068 miles
- Test number
- 795410121093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass236,482 miles (+33)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 236,482 miles
- Test number
- 454888819320
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMain brake cable corroded but not fraying
Fail236,449 miles (+11,971)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,449 miles
- Test number
- 403684619416
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteMain brake cable corroded but not fraying
Pass224,478 miles (+11,254)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 224,478 miles
- Test number
- 542943508356
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside rack arm has slight in it.
Pass213,224 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 213,224 miles
- Test number
- 354178697439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,200 miles (+37,541)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,200 miles
- Test number
- 874376697270
- FailureAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth steering rack arms have slight play in them. diff pinion has play in it.
Pass175,659 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 175,659 miles
- Test number
- 382634806363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,653 miles (+37,679)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,653 miles
- Test number
- 272431706330
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass137,974 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 137,974 miles
- Test number
- 201710025383
- NoteO/s n/s rear hand brake
FailMileage not read10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 303359815362
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s n/s rear anti roll bar bushes o/s side panel front windscreen front brake pads
Questions about T730 JVR
- Does T730 JVR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T730 JVR expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T730 JVR?
- The MOT on T730 JVR expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T730 JVR done?
- T730 JVR was recorded at 254,476 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 6,102 miles a year.
- Has T730 JVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T730 JVR has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T730 JVR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T730 JVR find?
- T730 JVR failed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: passenger's seat insecure swivel doesn't lock properly; central rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cross member; nearside rear shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 6 more.
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