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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T985 LKJMOT history

T985 LKJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 231,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
231,503 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 LKJ
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
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 LKJ was last recorded at 231,503 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 7,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
224,074 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,429 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 231,503 miles
  • 2021 – 224,074 miles
  • 2020 – 223,965 miles
  • 2019 – 222,615 miles
  • 2018 – 221,997 miles
  • 2017 – 220,510 miles
  • 2016 – 218,999 miles
  • 2015 – 218,127 miles
  • 2014 – 216,368 miles
  • 2013 – 205,560 miles
  • 2012 – 196,636 miles
  • 2010 – 194,993 miles
  • 2009 – 191,745 miles
  • 2008 – 188,079 miles
  • 2007 – 184,201 miles
  • 2006 – 180,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,503 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,503 miles (+7,429)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    231,503 miles
    Test number
    263656139748
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass224,074 miles (+109)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    224,074 miles
    Test number
    757721511945
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass223,965 miles (+1,350)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    223,965 miles
    Test number
    556766510962
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  4. Pass222,615 miles (+618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    222,615 miles
    Test number
    155361901445
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake high

  5. Pass221,997 miles (+1,487)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    221,997 miles
    Test number
    638729360284
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,510 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    220,510 miles
    Test number
    584439993572
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joints have slight play

  7. Pass218,999 miles (+872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    218,999 miles
    Test number
    359339933142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass218,127 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    218,127 miles
    Test number
    670431983623
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass216,368 miles (+10,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    216,368 miles
    Test number
    125565994149
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass205,560 miles (+8,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    205,560 miles
    Test number
    226496843273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass196,636 miles (+1,643)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    196,636 miles
    Test number
    649272852294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn slightly on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass194,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    194,993 miles
    Test number
    364664000447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail194,993 miles (+3,248)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,993 miles
    Test number
    840494700200
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass191,745 miles (+3,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    191,745 miles
    Test number
    722991799126
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass188,079 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    188,079 miles
    Test number
    264269488120
    • NoteCondition of number plate.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge.

  16. Fail188,079 miles (+3,878)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,079 miles
    Test number
    293279488435
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCondition of number plate.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edge.

  17. Pass184,201 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    184,201 miles
    Test number
    281140687470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass180,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    180,584 miles
    Test number
    662778276153
    • 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)

  19. Fail180,584 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,584 miles
    Test number
    812018376178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 T985 LKJ

Does T985 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 LKJ expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 LKJ?
The MOT on T985 LKJ expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 LKJ done?
T985 LKJ was recorded at 231,503 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has T985 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 LKJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on T985 LKJ 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 T985 LKJ find?
T985 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 15 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.

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