Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
V697 FAJMOT history
V697 FAJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 216,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 216,410 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V697 FAJ
- 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
- 10 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V697 FAJ was last recorded at 216,410 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 216,398 miles · 21 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 2,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 216,410 miles
- 2021 – 216,398 miles
- 2019 – 215,846 miles
- 2018 – 214,100 miles
- 2017 – 212,018 miles
- 2016 – 211,356 miles
- 2015 – 208,646 miles
- 2014 – 206,137 miles
- 2013 – 202,972 miles
- 2012 – 200,088 miles
- 2011 – 197,675 miles
- 2010 – 194,549 miles
- 2009 – 190,099 miles
- 2008 – 185,176 miles
- 2007 – 178,867 miles
- 2006 – 172,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,410 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2017
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,410 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 216,410 miles
- Test number
- 797123878545
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded
Pass216,398 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 216,398 miles
- Test number
- 666898266494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryDiscs rusty
- AdvisoryOff side and near side side valance corroded
Fail216,398 miles (+552)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,398 miles
- Test number
- 409229577951
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryDiscs rusty
- AdvisoryOff side and near side side valance corroded
Pass215,846 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 215,846 miles
- Test number
- 919694615523
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail215,846 miles (+1,746)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,846 miles
- Test number
- 702705295568
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass214,100 miles (+2,082)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 214,100 miles
- Test number
- 254328712006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass212,018 miles (+662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 212,018 miles
- Test number
- 955203642220
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass211,356 miles (+2,710)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 211,356 miles
- Test number
- 168443134945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPlay in near side steering rack arm
Pass208,646 miles (+2,509)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 208,646 miles
- Test number
- 647406675184
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass206,137 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 206,137 miles
- Test number
- 408468474184
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNear side rear wearing on outside edge
Fail206,137 miles (+3,165)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,137 miles
- Test number
- 438037274110
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNear side rear wearing on outside edge
Pass202,972 miles (+2,884)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 202,972 miles
- Test number
- 376262083148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHandbrake cable rusty
Pass200,088 miles (+2,413)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 200,088 miles
- Test number
- 686676882100
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass197,675 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 197,675 miles
- Test number
- 796586881118
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail197,671 miles (+3,122)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,671 miles
- Test number
- 689262181179
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded
Pass194,549 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 194,549 miles
- Test number
- 394292580156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,545 miles (+4,446)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,545 miles
- Test number
- 283851180185
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outside edge
Pass190,099 miles (+4,923)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 190,099 miles
- Test number
- 740990289189
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear exhaust bracket needs replacing
Pass185,176 miles (+6,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 185,176 miles
- Test number
- 203766368133
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass178,867 miles (+6,691)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 178,867 miles
- Test number
- 662198377139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,176 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,176 miles
- Test number
- 260964556456
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass172,176 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 172,176 miles
- Test number
- 641934156164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about V697 FAJ
- Does V697 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V697 FAJ expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V697 FAJ?
- The MOT on V697 FAJ expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V697 FAJ done?
- V697 FAJ was recorded at 216,410 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 2,533 miles a year.
- Has V697 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V697 FAJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on V697 FAJ 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 V697 FAJ find?
- V697 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; inner and outer sills corroded.
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