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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

V7 HLRMOT history

V7 HLR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 292,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

V7 HLR white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
292,966 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 HLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 HLR was last recorded at 292,966 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,992 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
10,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 292,966 miles
  • 2024 – 291,992 miles
  • 2023 – 290,513 miles
  • 2022 – 289,261 miles
  • 2021 – 286,954 miles
  • 2020 – 286,377 miles
  • 2019 – 283,965 miles
  • 2018 – 282,996 miles
  • 2017 – 259,830 miles
  • 2016 – 230,434 miles
  • 2015 – 192,480 miles
  • 2014 – 144,473 miles
  • 2012 – 144,443 miles
  • 2009 – 117,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,966 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • WINDSREEN CRACKED BUT NOT VEIW OF ROAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,966 miles (+974)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    292,966 miles
    Test number
    290235891337
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass291,992 miles (+1,479)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    291,992 miles
    Test number
    231187005991
    • MinorNearside Lower Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass290,513 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    290,513 miles
    Test number
    927187842707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass289,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    289,261 miles
    Test number
    211474157295
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail289,261 miles (+2,307)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,261 miles
    Test number
    261558187896
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens broken , sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass286,954 miles (+577)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    286,954 miles
    Test number
    215013219231
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure Damaged/Broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass286,377 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    286,377 miles
    Test number
    924668527540
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail286,373 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,373 miles
    Test number
    601359962526
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass283,965 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    283,965 miles
    Test number
    691947491167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail283,856 miles (+860)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,856 miles
    Test number
    787404859789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass282,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    282,996 miles
    Test number
    399145346907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail282,996 miles (+23,166)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,996 miles
    Test number
    210441661621
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass259,830 miles (+29,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    259,830 miles
    Test number
    566901205572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass230,434 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    230,434 miles
    Test number
    179806675564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWINDSREEN CRACKED BUT NOT VEIW OF ROAD

  15. Fail230,177 miles (+37,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,177 miles
    Test number
    619887697975
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWINDSREEN CRACKED BUT NOT VEIW OF ROAD

  16. Pass192,480 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    192,480 miles
    Test number
    146559905455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail192,480 miles (+48,007)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,480 miles
    Test number
    979037405060
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass144,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    144,473 miles
    Test number
    385429224052
    • NoteAll tyres low tread,front screen chipped,n/s/r lamp damaged,ignition switch sticking.

  19. Fail144,469 miles (+26)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,469 miles
    Test number
    127339924439
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres low tread,front screen chipped,n/s/r lamp damaged,ignition switch sticking.

  20. Pass144,443 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    144,443 miles
    Test number
    895522542369
    • NoteFront propshaft bolt missing,all tyres low tread,all brake discs rusty.
    • NoteN/s/r lamp damaged.

  21. Fail144,439 miles (+27,326)2 dangerous10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    515541532379
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront propshaft bolt missing,all tyres low tread,all brake discs rusty.
    • NoteN/s/r lamp damaged.

  22. Pass117,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    117,113 miles
    Test number
    750810909322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 HLR

Does V7 HLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 HLR is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 HLR?
The MOT on V7 HLR is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 HLR done?
V7 HLR was recorded at 292,966 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 10,970 miles a year.
Has V7 HLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 HLR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 HLR 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 V7 HLR find?
V7 HLR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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