
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
Pass210,016 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 210,016 miles
- Test number
- 466732860246
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass90,006 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 630083570156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass74,848 miles (+7,270)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,848 miles
- Test number
- 804351678134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 67,578 miles
- Test number
- 331880397132
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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