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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T970 GJMMOT history

T970 GJM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,468 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 GJM
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 GJM was last recorded at 99,468 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,892 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,468 miles
  • 2025 – 98,892 miles
  • 2024 – 93,446 miles
  • 2023 – 86,555 miles
  • 2022 – 83,407 miles
  • 2021 – 80,643 miles
  • 2020 – 79,152 miles
  • 2019 – 79,099 miles
  • 2017 – 78,616 miles
  • 2015 – 74,826 miles
  • 2013 – 73,240 miles
  • 2012 – 71,723 miles
  • 2011 – 70,578 miles
  • 2009 – 67,172 miles
  • 2008 – 66,267 miles
  • 2007 – 59,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,468 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,468 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    554741524924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass98,892 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    251994039132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass93,446 miles (+6,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    254295683329
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    698071064652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail86,555 miles (+3,148)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    898456559281
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,407 miles (+2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    710221986495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass80,643 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    583136004934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    922838672029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    124935725972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,152 miles (+53)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    819307697433
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass79,099 miles (+483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,099 miles
    Test number
    118262382375
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,616 miles (+3,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,616 miles
    Test number
    557069354891
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has slight travel

  13. Pass74,826 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    545816615298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass74,756 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    856342395050
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,240 miles (+1,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    697984783142
    • NoteSlight lift on ball joints

  16. Pass71,723 miles (+1,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    125233072120
    • NoteO/s n/s bottom ball joints have slight lift

  17. Pass70,578 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    189032931143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes greased

  18. Fail70,578 miles (+3,406)4 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    195411131105
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes greased

  19. Pass67,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    441875229125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail67,168 miles (+901)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    914515229154
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail66,267 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    774843728118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass66,267 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    991543628188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    414153107198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 GJM

Does T970 GJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 GJM is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T970 GJM?
The MOT on T970 GJM is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T970 GJM done?
T970 GJM was recorded at 99,468 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has T970 GJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 GJM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T970 GJM 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 T970 GJM find?
T970 GJM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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