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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Fail254,476 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass253,140 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    253,140 miles
    Test number
    345075891277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass249,617 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    249,617 miles
    Test number
    793324022248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass243,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    243,904 miles
    Test number
    149520324259
    • NoteOil leak
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass240,231 miles (-10,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    240,231 miles
    Test number
    125263992474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Pass213,224 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    213,224 miles
    Test number
    354178697439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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.
  28. Pass175,659 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    175,659 miles
    Test number
    382634806363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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
  30. Pass137,974 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    201710025383
    • NoteO/s n/s rear hand brake
  31. 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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