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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V42 JDWMOT history

V42 JDW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 261,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
261,947 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 JDW
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V42 JDW was last recorded at 261,947 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 3,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,560 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,387 miles
Average per year
7,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 261,947 miles
  • 2022 – 258,560 miles
  • 2021 – 254,510 miles
  • 2020 – 250,692 miles
  • 2019 – 245,554 miles
  • 2018 – 242,127 miles
  • 2017 – 236,778 miles
  • 2016 – 229,929 miles
  • 2015 – 223,015 miles
  • 2014 – 217,484 miles
  • 2013 – 209,654 miles
  • 2012 – 200,888 miles
  • 2011 – 186,743 miles
  • 2010 – 171,055 miles
  • 2009 – 161,309 miles
  • 2008 – 155,134 miles
  • 2007 – 150,136 miles
  • 2005 – 140,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail261,947 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rigid brake pipe is damp in clip on the chassis rail near the front sub frame. (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury NS sliding door badly corroded on bottom edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe badly corroded in clip by ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury NS outer sill panel very badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Both front and rear anchor brackets are badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded by the shock absorber mount and brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury OS outer sill panel very badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear anchor bracket badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded by the shock absorber mount and brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR brake back plate corroded.

What MOT failures 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen running along the bottom edge.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes coming from ABS module are corroded and are also corroded within the support clips.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mounting rubbers are deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Reverse light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes by NSF suspension are are beginning to corrod within their clips.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view There is a crack running along the bottom of the windscreen.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail261,947 miles (+3,387)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,947 miles
    Test number
    848586609242
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rigid brake pipe is damp in clip on the chassis rail near the front sub frame. (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury NS sliding door badly corroded on bottom edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe badly corroded in clip by ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury NS outer sill panel very badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Both front and rear anchor brackets are badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded by the shock absorber mount and brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury OS outer sill panel very badly corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear anchor bracket badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded by the shock absorber mount and brake pipe bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR brake back plate corroded.

  2. Pass258,560 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    258,560 miles
    Test number
    202930339807
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen running along the bottom edge. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes coming from ABS module are corroded and are also corroded within the support clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mounting rubbers are deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working.

  3. Fail258,552 miles (+4,042)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,552 miles
    Test number
    742687969327
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion holes by in front of the front sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion by the NSR bumper. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion within 30cm of the NSR shock absorber. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion holes by in front and behind the front sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion on the OSR bumper cross rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion within 30cm of the OSR shock absorber. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen running along the bottom edge. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes coming from ABS module are corroded and are also corroded within the support clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mounting rubbers are deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light not working.

  4. Pass254,510 miles (+69)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    254,510 miles
    Test number
    995806337341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view There is a crack running along the bottom of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes by NSF suspension are are beginning to corrod within their clips. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail254,441 miles (+3,749)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,441 miles
    Test number
    182851671951
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning Load sensing valve linkage has become detached due to stiffness of operation. (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever has no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view There is a crack running along the bottom of the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid brake pipes by NSF suspension are are beginning to corrod within their clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil presence at rear differential cover plate. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass250,692 miles (+5,138)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    250,692 miles
    Test number
    957911179692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) There is movement in both inner steering rack joints. The NS is worse than the OS.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF lower outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR lower outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR body panel corroded above marker light.

  7. Pass245,554 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    245,554 miles
    Test number
    593771018658
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering rack inner joints have movement. NS worse than the OS.

  8. Fail245,534 miles (+3,407)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,534 miles
    Test number
    124218303000
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF chassis rail to gearbox mounting plate. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR chassis rail by road spring. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported OSR rigid brake pipe fouling against the chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OS outer sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both steering rack inner joints have movement. NS worse than the OS.

  9. Pass242,127 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    242,127 miles
    Test number
    860818058684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail242,114 miles (+5,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,114 miles
    Test number
    294231247734
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass236,778 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    236,778 miles
    Test number
    513580317267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass229,929 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    229,929 miles
    Test number
    496869216205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass223,015 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    223,015 miles
    Test number
    255138105068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail217,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,484 miles
    Test number
    268183904030
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  15. Pass217,484 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    217,484 miles
    Test number
    666013904070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass209,654 miles (+8,766)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    209,654 miles
    Test number
    367790213099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHazard switch

  17. Fail200,888 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,888 miles
    Test number
    589833202057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint rubber cover split

  18. Pass200,888 miles (+14,145)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    200,888 miles
    Test number
    676683902090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint rubber cover split

  19. Pass186,743 miles (+15,688)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    186,743 miles
    Test number
    105543911041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass171,055 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    171,055 miles
    Test number
    791782410058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass161,309 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    161,309 miles
    Test number
    582670719018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass155,134 miles (+4,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    155,134 miles
    Test number
    170211518028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail150,136 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    831424037068
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

  24. Pass150,136 miles (+9,957)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    970054037012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass140,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    140,179 miles
    Test number
    413815485254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 JDW

Does V42 JDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 JDW expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 JDW?
The MOT on V42 JDW expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 JDW done?
V42 JDW was recorded at 261,947 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 7,045 miles a year.
Has V42 JDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 JDW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V42 JDW 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 V42 JDW find?
V42 JDW failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rigid brake pipe is damp in clip on the chassis rail near the front sub frame.; nearside body component corroded and likely to cause injury ns sliding door badly corroded on bottom edge.; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe badly corroded in clip by abs pump., and 8 more.

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