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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T897 RBVMOT history

T897 RBV is a silver and white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,084 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
184,084 km
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,379 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 RBV was last recorded at 184,084 km on 23 Jul 2026, 3,768 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,316 km · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,768 km
Average per year
5,379 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,084 km
  • 2025 – 180,316 km
  • 2024 – 176,598 km
  • 2023 – 171,913 km
  • 2022 – 169,866 km
  • 2021 – 165,066 km
  • 2018 – 148,651 km
  • 2017 – 141,336 km
  • 2015 – 137,034 km
  • 2014 – 133,608 km
  • 2012 – 121,033 km
  • 2011 – 116,476 km
  • 2010 – 109,164 km
  • 2006 – 74,153 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,084 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,084 km (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    184,084 km
    Test number
    647028888984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,316 km (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,316 km
    Test number
    985001702244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass176,598 km (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    176,598 km
    Test number
    775484536872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,913 km (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,913 km
    Test number
    492424574410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,866 km (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,866 km
    Test number
    480021120734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,066 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,066 km
    Test number
    968327272460
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass163,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,966 miles
    Test number
    380381171415
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryOffside vehicle end marker light not working
  8. Fail163,966 miles (+5,846)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,966 miles
    Test number
    251856227626
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (repairable) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lights dim
    • AdvisoryOffside vehicle end marker light not working
  9. Pass158,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,120 miles
    Test number
    701414047260
    • AdvisoryHeadlight levellers not working
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  10. Pass148,651 km (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,651 km
    Test number
    735828032150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,171 km (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,171 km
    Test number
    877830422818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,336 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,336 km
    Test number
    521053134457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  13. Fail141,336 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,336 km
    Test number
    790175909571
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  14. Pass137,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    509231990840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,034 km (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,034 km
    Test number
    820859303631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,608 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,608 km
    Test number
    967213024383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,608 miles (+6,051)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,608 miles
    Test number
    498873024375
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass127,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,557 miles
    Test number
    626349023322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,033 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,033 km
    Test number
    336650122309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    625394231339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,476 km (+7,312)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,476 km
    Test number
    565622231361
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
  22. Pass109,164 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,164 km
    Test number
    694487740388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
  23. Fail109,164 km (+6,685)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,164 km
    Test number
    982557840334
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
  24. Pass102,479 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    102,479 km
    Test number
    223837020085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  25. Fail94,533 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    620457529079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  26. Pass94,533 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    990557329087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,045 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    140483748401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    111010557438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass74,153 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,153 km
    Test number
    533495846098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T897 RBV

Does T897 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 RBV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 RBV?
The MOT on T897 RBV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 RBV done?
T897 RBV was recorded at 184,084 km at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,379 km a year.
Has T897 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 RBV has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T897 RBV 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 T897 RBV find?
T897 RBV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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