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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

V23 RCTMOT history

V23 RCT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

V23 RCT white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
225,129 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 RCT was last recorded at 225,129 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 12,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,656 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,473 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,129 miles
  • 2025 – 212,656 miles
  • 2022 – 210,016 miles
  • 2021 – 207,914 miles
  • 2020 – 203,954 miles
  • 2019 – 198,389 miles
  • 2018 – 191,433 miles
  • 2017 – 178,938 miles
  • 2016 – 157,433 miles
  • 2015 – 140,723 miles
  • 2014 – 127,331 miles
  • 2013 – 117,740 miles
  • 2012 – 107,967 miles
  • 2011 – 101,521 miles
  • 2010 – 90,006 miles
  • 2009 – 82,464 miles
  • 2008 – 74,848 miles
  • 2007 – 67,578 miles
  • 2006 – 63,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,129 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive andd rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,129 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    225,129 miles
    Test number
    787679005946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive andd rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants
  2. Fail225,126 miles (+12,470)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,126 miles
    Test number
    613627929005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive andd rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass212,656 miles (+2,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    212,656 miles
    Test number
    350071195218
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  4. Pass210,016 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    210,016 miles
    Test number
    466732860246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass207,914 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    207,914 miles
    Test number
    412799089283
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail207,914 miles (+3,960)3 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,914 miles
    Test number
    947007784741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass203,954 miles (+5,565)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,954 miles
    Test number
    502243640499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link. (5.3.4 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass198,389 miles (+6,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,389 miles
    Test number
    638735097495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass191,433 miles (+12,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,433 miles
    Test number
    246629724167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass178,938 miles (+21,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    178,938 miles
    Test number
    952191868289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass157,433 miles (+16,710)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    601238814166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack.
  12. Pass140,723 miles (+13,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,723 miles
    Test number
    430270499592
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated in grease.
  13. Pass127,331 miles (+9,591)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,331 miles
    Test number
    349944674422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated in grease.
  14. Pass117,740 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    588647073280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail117,740 miles (+9,773)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    946407073259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass107,967 miles (+6,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,967 miles
    Test number
    408924862212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass101,521 miles (+11,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    186233271203
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass90,006 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,006 miles
    Test number
    630083570156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,464 miles (+7,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,464 miles
    Test number
    501751189140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass74,848 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    804351678134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    331880397132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,578 miles (+3,924)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    204066687115
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates cracked
  23. Pass63,654 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    212477686188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Fail63,654 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    413607686131
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V23 RCT

Does V23 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RCT is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 RCT?
The MOT on V23 RCT is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 RCT done?
V23 RCT was recorded at 225,129 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has V23 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 RCT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 RCT 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 V23 RCT find?
V23 RCT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coolant leak; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 5 more.

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