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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

V7 HOWMOT history

V7 HOW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 230,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

V7 HOW white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
230,092 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 HOW was last recorded at 230,092 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,772 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,320 miles
Average per year
15,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,092 miles
  • 2025 – 227,772 miles
  • 2024 – 221,698 miles
  • 2023 – 211,956 miles
  • 2022 – 204,149 miles
  • 2021 – 188,976 miles
  • 2020 – 172,573 miles
  • 2019 – 148,131 miles
  • 2018 – 119,945 miles
  • 2017 – 90,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,092 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside front headlamp lens damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,092 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    230,092 miles
    Test number
    607140789732
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail230,092 miles (+2,320)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,092 miles
    Test number
    157522967499
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass227,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    227,772 miles
    Test number
    640706083453
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  4. Fail227,771 miles (+6,073)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,771 miles
    Test number
    663376564138
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  5. Pass221,698 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    221,698 miles
    Test number
    114586144572
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  6. Fail221,698 miles (+9,742)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,698 miles
    Test number
    473382429543
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  7. Pass211,956 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    211,956 miles
    Test number
    896931498216
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory1x nearside side marker lamp not working
    • Advisory2x offside side marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside side door cannot be opened
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySmoke meter reading too low to register

  8. Fail211,956 miles (+7,807)1 dangerous10 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,956 miles
    Test number
    129425929472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory1x nearside side marker lamp not working
    • Advisory2x offside side marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside side door cannot be opened
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySmoke meter reading too low to register

  9. Pass204,149 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,149 miles
    Test number
    723403208649
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail204,149 miles (+15,173)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,149 miles
    Test number
    522681413079
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower sidelight inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass188,976 miles (+16,403)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    188,976 miles
    Test number
    566286226317
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass172,573 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    508913491976
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front drl not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

  13. Fail172,573 miles (+24,442)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    452374695740
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front drl not working
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

  14. Pass148,131 miles (+28,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    616244402636
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass damaged

  15. Pass119,945 miles (+29,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    845774925490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp damaged

  16. Pass90,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,231 miles
    Test number
    445806093661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V7 HOW

Does V7 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 HOW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 HOW?
The MOT on V7 HOW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 HOW done?
V7 HOW was recorded at 230,092 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 15,589 miles a year.
Has V7 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 HOW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 HOW 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 HOW find?
V7 HOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside door mirror damaged; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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