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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V661 ELKMOT history

V661 ELK is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
189,864 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V661 ELK
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V661 ELK was last recorded at 189,864 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 5,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,709 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,155 miles
Average per year
7,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,864 miles
  • 2023 – 184,709 miles
  • 2022 – 177,651 miles
  • 2021 – 169,234 miles
  • 2020 – 162,596 miles
  • 2019 – 155,067 miles
  • 2018 – 147,977 miles
  • 2017 – 138,477 miles
  • 2016 – 128,939 miles
  • 2015 – 121,726 miles
  • 2014 – 110,103 miles
  • 2013 – 101,676 miles
  • 2012 – 93,764 miles
  • 2011 – 85,991 miles
  • 2010 – 78,235 miles
  • 2009 – 71,635 miles
  • 2008 – 66,185 miles
  • 2007 – 57,640 miles
  • 2006 – 48,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,864 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,864 miles
    Test number
    227359678450
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail189,864 miles (+5,155)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,864 miles
    Test number
    404112879839
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass184,709 miles (+7,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,709 miles
    Test number
    233345731816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass177,651 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,651 miles
    Test number
    601091168231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,651 miles (+8,417)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,651 miles
    Test number
    860689578078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,234 miles (+6,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,234 miles
    Test number
    117761535011
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass162,596 miles (+7,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,596 miles
    Test number
    647580509710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner seal corroded

  8. Pass155,067 miles (+7,090)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,067 miles
    Test number
    267156670334
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,977 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    954413794961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,477 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    639786696668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,939 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,939 miles
    Test number
    150732003876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    865324375162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,726 miles (+11,623)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    626443575147
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass110,103 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    896849364122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,676 miles (+7,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    696503163195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass93,764 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,764 miles
    Test number
    837561972183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,991 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    997484871166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,235 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,235 miles
    Test number
    862005970131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,635 miles (+23)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    594849569115
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers door mirror damaged

  20. Fail71,612 miles (+5,427)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    882358469179
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteDrivers door mirror damaged

  21. Pass66,185 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    202829668199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,640 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,640 miles
    Test number
    440476367179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    241143926101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,192 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    453762226137
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about V661 ELK

Does V661 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V661 ELK expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V661 ELK?
The MOT on V661 ELK expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V661 ELK done?
V661 ELK was recorded at 189,864 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 7,913 miles a year.
Has V661 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V661 ELK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V661 ELK 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 V661 ELK find?
V661 ELK passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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