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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V698 GNFMOT history

V698 GNF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
184,360 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 GNF
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 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 GNF was last recorded at 184,360 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 6,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,139 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,221 miles
Average per year
7,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,360 miles
  • 2021 – 178,139 miles
  • 2020 – 173,618 miles
  • 2019 – 167,232 miles
  • 2018 – 162,738 miles
  • 2017 – 157,781 miles
  • 2016 – 152,270 miles
  • 2015 – 148,001 miles
  • 2014 – 142,097 miles
  • 2013 – 132,076 miles
  • 2012 – 123,949 miles
  • 2011 – 116,065 miles
  • 2010 – 105,564 miles
  • 2009 – 93,584 miles
  • 2007 – 82,998 miles
  • 2006 – 71,927 miles
  • 2005 – 65,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,360 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mount corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe rear mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,360 miles (+6,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,360 miles
    Test number
    270811942543
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,139 miles (+94)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,139 miles
    Test number
    952650658666
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals leaking,(Brakes not contaminated at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,045 miles (+4,427)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,045 miles
    Test number
    699284236605
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements Poor sound (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis,(Chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Full length) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals leaking,(Brakes not contaminated at time of test) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,618 miles (+139)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,618 miles
    Test number
    932563355717
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis rails behind front subframe double skinned (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail173,479 miles (+6,247)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,479 miles
    Test number
    737888550382
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis rails behind front subframe double skinned (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass167,232 miles (+178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    167,232 miles
    Test number
    165424946058
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to front chassis leg
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both rear hub oil seals

  7. Fail167,054 miles (+4,316)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,054 miles
    Test number
    261752097748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to front chassis leg
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from both rear hub oil seals

  8. Pass162,738 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,738 miles
    Test number
    361538745895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,684 miles (+4,903)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,684 miles
    Test number
    955340832832
    • FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  10. Pass157,781 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,781 miles
    Test number
    608369148232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass152,270 miles (+4,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,270 miles
    Test number
    204680368403
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass148,001 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,001 miles
    Test number
    827087845016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass142,097 miles (+210)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    909038344080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills not within prescribed area
    • NoteScreen cracked out of drivers view

  14. Fail141,887 miles (+9,811)6 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    639732944054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills not within prescribed area
    • NoteOsr brake binding slightly when rotated manually
    • NoteScreen cracked out of drivers view

  15. Pass132,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,076 miles
    Test number
    189053933469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail132,076 miles (+8,127)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,076 miles
    Test number
    888033533081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass123,949 miles (+7,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    307393132065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass116,065 miles (+10,501)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,065 miles
    Test number
    336564631034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBrake pipes from fuel tank to rear greased unable to carry out full inspection

  19. Pass105,564 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    161292630000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail105,362 miles (+11,778)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    932199720028
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass93,584 miles (+10,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    684590539021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass82,998 miles (+11,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    374772357328
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass71,927 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    334883356339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    903557345328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V698 GNF

Does V698 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V698 GNF expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V698 GNF?
The MOT on V698 GNF expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V698 GNF done?
V698 GNF was recorded at 184,360 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 7,077 miles a year.
Has V698 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 GNF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V698 GNF 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 V698 GNF find?
V698 GNF passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: gearbox mount corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 2 more.

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