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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V48 AFCMOT history

V48 AFC is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
130,324 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 AFC was last recorded at 130,324 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 2,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,062 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,262 miles
Average per year
3,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,324 miles
  • 2024 – 128,062 miles
  • 2022 – 125,171 miles
  • 2021 – 124,145 miles
  • 2020 – 120,321 miles
  • 2019 – 114,777 miles
  • 2018 – 110,315 miles
  • 2017 – 106,375 miles
  • 2016 – 104,431 miles
  • 2015 – 102,610 miles
  • 2014 – 101,051 miles
  • 2013 – 99,631 miles
  • 2012 – 95,515 miles
  • 2011 – 93,529 miles
  • 2010 – 92,790 miles
  • 2009 – 90,021 miles
  • 2008 – 87,467 miles
  • 2007 – 82,739 miles
  • 2006 – 77,976 miles
  • 2005 – 72,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,324 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,324 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,324 miles
    Test number
    851342182114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,062 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,062 miles
    Test number
    267283416881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass125,171 miles (+1,026)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    757048216079
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,145 miles (+3,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,145 miles
    Test number
    432542463205
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    199409248820
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail120,321 miles (+5,544)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    206269552573
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,777 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    307922214321
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail114,773 miles (+4,458)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    863397113517
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    503369190800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slitghtly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Unable to open side loading door from outside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail110,315 miles (+3,940)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    503288371218
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slitghtly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Unable to open side loading door from outside.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass106,375 miles (+1,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,375 miles
    Test number
    345237615808
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass104,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    523339464201
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail104,431 miles (+1,821)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    565918773397
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass102,610 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,610 miles
    Test number
    253940796472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 3mm of play (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 3mm of play (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCustomer shown special notice ref sprinter ball joints showing max play of 3mm

  15. Fail102,609 miles (+1,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    592539044117
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail101,051 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,051 miles
    Test number
    148883054287
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass101,051 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,051 miles
    Test number
    227703854253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,631 miles (+4,116)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    165250933198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades split at ends.

  19. Pass95,515 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,515 miles
    Test number
    908551032139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail95,508 miles (+1,979)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    287150532171
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass93,529 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    786612801142
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass92,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    493137540406
    • NoteBrake discs corroded all round

  23. Fail92,790 miles (+2,769)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    282533740396
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded all round

  24. Pass90,021 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    403278549369
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass87,467 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    292985848373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,739 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    771862957316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    730739946307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,976 miles (+5,429)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    580538646315
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass72,547 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    172333745384
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

Questions about V48 AFC

Does V48 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 AFC expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 AFC?
The MOT on V48 AFC expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 AFC done?
V48 AFC was recorded at 130,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 3,010 miles a year.
Has V48 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 AFC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V48 AFC 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 V48 AFC find?
V48 AFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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