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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V709 EWFMOT history

V709 EWF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 181,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
181,024 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 EWF
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
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 EWF was last recorded at 181,024 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,725 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
3,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,024 miles
  • 2025 – 178,725 miles
  • 2024 – 174,969 miles
  • 2023 – 172,124 miles
  • 2022 – 168,946 miles
  • 2019 – 167,607 miles
  • 2018 – 165,926 miles
  • 2017 – 164,216 miles
  • 2016 – 161,985 miles
  • 2015 – 157,307 miles
  • 2014 – 156,590 miles
  • 2013 – 153,610 miles
  • 2012 – 149,946 miles
  • 2011 – 145,687 miles
  • 2010 – 141,272 miles
  • 2009 – 135,598 miles
  • 2008 – 131,233 miles
  • 2007 – 125,612 miles
  • 2006 – 120,984 miles
  • 2005 – 113,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,024 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryWelding to sills poor

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,024 miles (+2,299)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    181,024 miles
    Test number
    539993408145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWelding to sills poor

  2. Pass178,725 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,725 miles
    Test number
    990497823412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail178,712 miles (+3,743)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,712 miles
    Test number
    718846463191
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass174,969 miles (+30)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,969 miles
    Test number
    762356352595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail174,939 miles (+2,815)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,939 miles
    Test number
    586171710673
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass172,124 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    172,124 miles
    Test number
    995874509499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail171,663 miles (+2,717)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,663 miles
    Test number
    675270059535
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass168,946 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,946 miles
    Test number
    542859442319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,607 miles (+1,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,607 miles
    Test number
    194304727397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass165,926 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    165,926 miles
    Test number
    800084701862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front marker light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail165,926 miles (+1,710)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,926 miles
    Test number
    668415427313
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front marker light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass164,216 miles (+2,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    164,216 miles
    Test number
    907363455787
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass161,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    161,985 miles
    Test number
    543849134519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split on end
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places

  14. Fail161,983 miles (+4,676)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,983 miles
    Test number
    737087642417
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seat lifts up (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split on end
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded in places

  15. Fail157,307 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,307 miles
    Test number
    328130915497
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass157,307 miles (+717)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,307 miles
    Test number
    458100015200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass156,590 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    349823864115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s and o/s outer sills corroded

  18. Fail156,589 miles (+2,979)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,589 miles
    Test number
    428232564127
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s and o/s outer sills corroded

  19. Pass153,610 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,610 miles
    Test number
    649958263101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail153,417 miles (+3,471)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,417 miles
    Test number
    296979253183
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  21. Pass149,946 miles (+4,259)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    149,946 miles
    Test number
    765638832147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass145,687 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    145,687 miles
    Test number
    487071941188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass141,272 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    141,272 miles
    Test number
    621392440106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail141,262 miles (+5,664)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,262 miles
    Test number
    933731140126
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass135,598 miles (+4,365)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    491570669108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen.

  26. Pass131,233 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    131,233 miles
    Test number
    130498068128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail131,225 miles (+5,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,225 miles
    Test number
    851903868107
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass125,612 miles (+4,628)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    533947257186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake just to req efficiency
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  29. Pass120,984 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    281621556127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass113,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    113,822 miles
    Test number
    442279155142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V709 EWF

Does V709 EWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 EWF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 EWF?
The MOT on V709 EWF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 EWF done?
V709 EWF was recorded at 181,024 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,176 miles a year.
Has V709 EWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 EWF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V709 EWF 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 V709 EWF find?
V709 EWF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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