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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T825 BFCMOT history

T825 BFC is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 135,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
135,202 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T825 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T825 BFC was last recorded at 135,202 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,202 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,202 miles
  • 2025 – 134,530 miles
  • 2024 – 133,968 miles
  • 2022 – 133,676 miles
  • 2021 – 133,128 miles
  • 2020 – 131,483 miles
  • 2019 – 130,665 miles
  • 2018 – 129,792 miles
  • 2017 – 129,480 miles
  • 2016 – 129,205 miles
  • 2015 – 129,042 miles
  • 2014 – 127,884 miles
  • 2013 – 126,770 miles
  • 2012 – 125,702 miles
  • 2011 – 123,787 miles
  • 2010 – 121,108 miles
  • 2009 – 119,541 miles
  • 2008 – 119,152 miles
  • 2005 – 118,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,202 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    511277834428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,202 miles (+672)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    353182870566
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass134,530 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,530 miles
    Test number
    626833413929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail134,530 miles (+562)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,530 miles
    Test number
    518125186160
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass133,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    130007232772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail133,967 miles (+291)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,967 miles
    Test number
    113962093000
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass133,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,676 miles
    Test number
    820892574755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,676 miles (+548)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,676 miles
    Test number
    770218418273
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass133,128 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,128 miles
    Test number
    583952796118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,096 miles (+1,613)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,096 miles
    Test number
    835807345571
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass131,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    291141151766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,483 miles (+818)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    633160681712
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass130,665 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,665 miles
    Test number
    478241960009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,792 miles (+312)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    208078081738
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn but clearing screen.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened load valve. (3.6.A.2b)
  15. Pass129,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    715626122482
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened load sensing valve. (3.6.A.2b)
  16. Fail129,480 miles (+275)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,480 miles
    Test number
    889135127606
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened load sensing valve. (3.6.A.2b)
  17. Pass129,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    196919134669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine area
  18. Fail129,205 miles (+163)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,205 miles
    Test number
    795444456545
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine area
  19. Pass129,042 miles (+1,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,042 miles
    Test number
    639296505191
    • NoteN/s/f indcator lens cover missing
  20. Pass127,884 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,884 miles
    Test number
    488646584090
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Fail126,770 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,770 miles
    Test number
    736657803159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass126,770 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,770 miles
    Test number
    745027003141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    119618882075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail125,702 miles (+1,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,702 miles
    Test number
    838068482045
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Pass123,787 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,787 miles
    Test number
    146911411172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Fail123,785 miles (+118)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,785 miles
    Test number
    848171111158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  27. Fail123,667 miles (+2,559)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,667 miles
    Test number
    749378391054
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from engine belts?
    • NoteWear to nearside front tyre
  28. Pass121,108 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,108 miles
    Test number
    111437390058
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteSlight binding from n/s/r service brake
  29. Fail121,108 miles (+1,567)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,108 miles
    Test number
    424565180078
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteSlight binding from n/s/r service brake
    • NoteVehicle sidemarkers not working
  30. Pass119,541 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,541 miles
    Test number
    882285969047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail119,417 miles (+265)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    801032169015
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCondition of exhaust
    • NoteF ball joints slight lift
    • NoteSlight play in f/r roll bar bushes
  32. Pass119,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    884451528120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail119,152 miles (+935)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    760242218136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very close to minimum tread limit
  34. Pass118,217 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    118,217 miles
    Test number
    762451895221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limits
    • NoteSlight blow centre box joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering arms
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

Questions about T825 BFC

Does T825 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T825 BFC is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T825 BFC?
The MOT on T825 BFC is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T825 BFC done?
T825 BFC was recorded at 135,202 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 825 miles a year.
Has T825 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T825 BFC has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T825 BFC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T825 BFC find?
T825 BFC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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