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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

V20 RABMOT history

V20 RAB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

V20 RAB black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,189 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 RAB was last recorded at 81,189 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,373 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,816 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,189 miles
  • 2025 – 79,373 miles
  • 2024 – 75,494 miles
  • 2023 – 72,493 miles
  • 2022 – 67,989 miles
  • 2021 – 65,461 miles
  • 2020 – 61,771 miles
  • 2019 – 59,663 miles
  • 2018 – 55,002 miles
  • 2017 – 50,556 miles
  • 2016 – 45,765 miles
  • 2015 – 41,857 miles
  • 2014 – 32,178 miles
  • 2013 – 22,194 miles
  • 2012 – 12,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,189 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,189 miles (+1,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    221653343043
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass79,373 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,373 miles
    Test number
    454660289969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,494 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    957624734430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass72,493 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    875843469235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail72,483 miles (+4,494)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    230859067044
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass67,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    107128355880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,989 miles (+2,528)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    225330598326
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,461 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    151676775289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,771 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    640082971944
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  10. Fail61,742 miles (+2,079)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    163234138919
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  11. Pass59,663 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    857203847282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass55,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    351886052978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail55,002 miles (+4,446)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    673785094863
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass50,556 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    480979568437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,765 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    587344214008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,857 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    751775849768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,178 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,178 miles
    Test number
    226598084208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,955 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,955 miles
    Test number
    105525084019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,194 miles (+9,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    22,194 miles
    Test number
    466372653268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass12,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    919635672226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 RAB

Does V20 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 RAB is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 RAB?
The MOT on V20 RAB is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 RAB done?
V20 RAB was recorded at 81,189 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has V20 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 RAB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V20 RAB 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 V20 RAB find?
V20 RAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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