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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V50 VATMOT history

V50 VAT is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 250,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

V50 VAT white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
250,500 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 VAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 VAT was last recorded at 250,500 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,223 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
15,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 250,500 miles
  • 2022 – 249,223 miles
  • 2021 – 248,202 miles
  • 2020 – 248,015 miles
  • 2019 – 246,920 miles
  • 2011 – 61,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased prevening full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,500 miles (+1,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    250,500 miles
    Test number
    146053745896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass249,223 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    249,223 miles
    Test number
    472454649306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased prevening full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail249,190 miles (+988)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,190 miles
    Test number
    775737626406
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased prevening full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass248,202 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    248,202 miles
    Test number
    846223347027
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass248,015 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    248,015 miles
    Test number
    942502778446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass246,920 miles (+185,888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    246,920 miles
    Test number
    465302430018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,032 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    299126571297
    • NoteEmissions too low to register results

  8. Fail61,032 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    567076371217
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register results

Questions about V50 VAT

Does V50 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 VAT expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 VAT?
The MOT on V50 VAT expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 VAT done?
V50 VAT was recorded at 250,500 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 15,464 miles a year.
Has V50 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 VAT has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V50 VAT 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 V50 VAT find?
V50 VAT passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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