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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V81 FGAMOT history

V81 FGA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 380,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
380,925 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 FGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 FGA was last recorded at 380,925 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
380,813 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
10,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 380,925 miles
  • 2023 – 363,029 miles
  • 2022 – 356,543 miles
  • 2021 – 352,565 miles
  • 2020 – 348,628 miles
  • 2019 – 342,956 miles
  • 2018 – 336,721 miles
  • 2017 – 330,805 miles
  • 2016 – 324,217 miles
  • 2015 – 317,315 miles
  • 2014 – 310,023 miles
  • 2013 – 298,897 miles
  • 2012 – 289,423 miles
  • 2011 – 277,761 miles
  • 2010 – 265,213 miles
  • 2009 – 250,269 miles
  • 2008 – 233,142 miles
  • 2007 – 213,738 miles
  • 2006 – 193,719 miles
  • 2005 – 173,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass380,925 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass380,925 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    380,925 miles
    Test number
    704581323609
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail380,813 miles1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    380,813 miles
    Test number
    647606461864
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pivot stiff to return

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628668517508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    900057063822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass363,029 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    363,029 miles
    Test number
    549112245278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail363,023 miles (+6,480)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,023 miles
    Test number
    485582193384
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass356,543 miles (+3,978)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    356,543 miles
    Test number
    793848258734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass352,565 miles (+353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    352,565 miles
    Test number
    592178988850
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail352,212 miles (+3,584)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,212 miles
    Test number
    820695839279
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass348,628 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    348,628 miles
    Test number
    598187137322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bush's (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bush's (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail348,622 miles (+5,666)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,622 miles
    Test number
    114913636431
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bush's (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bush's (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass342,956 miles (+6,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    342,956 miles
    Test number
    150454094538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe's greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel tight to turn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass336,721 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    336,721 miles
    Test number
    272580944410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail336,720 miles (+5,915)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,720 miles
    Test number
    652590247613
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass330,805 miles (+6,588)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    330,805 miles
    Test number
    503240749215
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  16. Pass324,217 miles (+6,902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    324,217 miles
    Test number
    143259731715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass317,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    317,315 miles
    Test number
    541642771164
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play rose joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall cut o/s/r tyre [no cords showing]

  18. Fail317,315 miles (+7,292)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,315 miles
    Test number
    381922995433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play rose joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySmall cut o/s/r tyre [no cords showing]

  19. Pass310,023 miles (+11,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    310,023 miles
    Test number
    426110584223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass298,897 miles (+9,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    298,897 miles
    Test number
    865141783212
    • NoteSlight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

  21. Pass289,423 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    289,423 miles
    Test number
    705212182268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail289,380 miles (+11,619)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,380 miles
    Test number
    555249172204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass277,761 miles (+12,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    277,761 miles
    Test number
    319707371277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass265,213 miles (+14,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    265,213 miles
    Test number
    294142970204
    • NoteO/r brake disc backplate corroded /

  25. Pass250,269 miles (+17,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    250,269 miles
    Test number
    792169979225
    • 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)

  26. Pass233,142 miles (+19,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    233,142 miles
    Test number
    761346378285
    • NoteFront/rear anti roll bar link bar bushes worn/slieght lift in bottom ball joints

  27. Pass213,738 miles (+20,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    213,738 miles
    Test number
    371068177208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass193,719 miles (+20,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    193,719 miles
    Test number
    154379976230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass173,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    173,180 miles
    Test number
    390915485475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 FGA

Does V81 FGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 FGA expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 FGA?
The MOT on V81 FGA expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 FGA done?
V81 FGA was recorded at 380,925 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 10,386 miles a year.
Has V81 FGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 FGA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V81 FGA 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 V81 FGA find?
V81 FGA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch; offside rear hub seal weeping, and 1 more.

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