
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc
X743 RJNMOT history
X743 RJN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 199,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 199,836 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X743 RJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 19 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X743 RJN was last recorded at 199,836 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,997 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,839 miles
- Average per year
- 4,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,836 miles
- 2025 – 192,997 miles
- 2024 – 190,194 miles
- 2023 – 185,754 miles
- 2022 – 179,818 miles
- 2021 – 177,508 miles
- 2019 – 172,761 miles
- 2018 – 167,999 miles
- 2017 – 164,259 miles
- 2016 – 161,666 miles
- 2015 – 159,581 miles
- 2014 – 157,309 miles
- 2013 – 155,291 miles
- 2012 – 153,710 miles
- 2011 – 150,638 miles
- 2010 – 146,635 miles
- 2008 – 130,696 miles
- 2007 – 124,257 miles
- 2006 – 107,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONTCROSSMEMBER CORRODED
- AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
34 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,836 miles (+6,839)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 199,836 miles
- Test number
- 390184945858
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONTCROSSMEMBER CORRODED
- AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
Pass192,997 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 192,997 miles
- Test number
- 824287071829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail192,961 miles (+2,767)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,961 miles
- Test number
- 647900558611
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass190,194 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 190,194 miles
- Test number
- 159598412163
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass185,754 miles (+76)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 185,754 miles
- Test number
- 877815924526
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail185,678 miles (+5,860)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,678 miles
- Test number
- 688946948756
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass179,818 miles (+2,310)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 179,818 miles
- Test number
- 659005900244
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake only just meeting requirements
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front doors jagged edge lower temporary repair made
Pass177,508 miles (+4,747)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 177,508 miles
- Test number
- 386524877732
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on body exterior not in p/a
Pass172,761 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 172,761 miles
- Test number
- 114204904799
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive hob seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,999 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 167,999 miles
- Test number
- 222330952132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail167,999 miles (+3,740)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,999 miles
- Test number
- 801181104787
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass164,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 164,259 miles
- Test number
- 787669214622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,259 miles (+2,593)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,259 miles
- Test number
- 342643724555
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass161,666 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 161,666 miles
- Test number
- 892633523971
- AdvisoryFoot Brake Performance Only Just In , May Need Attention
Fail161,666 miles (+2,085)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,666 miles
- Test number
- 615254876974
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- AdvisoryFoot Brake Performance Only Just In , May Need Attention
Pass159,581 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 159,581 miles
- Test number
- 411362751455
- AdvisoryFront Under trays Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail159,587 miles (+2,278)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,587 miles
- Test number
- 489716614109
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Under trays Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass157,309 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 157,309 miles
- Test number
- 158543844170
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail157,309 miles (+2,018)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,309 miles
- Test number
- 459036234127
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail155,291 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,291 miles
- Test number
- 459000533151
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteHandbrake movement nearing its travel stop
Pass155,291 miles (+1,581)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 155,291 miles
- Test number
- 776720833135
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteHandbrake movement nearing its travel stop
Pass153,710 miles (+3,072)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 153,710 miles
- Test number
- 155615922121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass150,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 150,638 miles
- Test number
- 189370971405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,638 miles (+4,003)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,638 miles
- Test number
- 506210371056
- Repaired at testBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass146,635 miles (+85)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 146,635 miles
- Test number
- 230906570095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail146,550 miles (+28)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,550 miles
- Test number
- 533297460072
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail146,522 miles3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,522 miles
- Test number
- 804438450040
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass139,494 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 139,494 km
- Test number
- 403025259055
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail139,494 km2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,494 km
- Test number
- 490035559037
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,696 miles (+6,439)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 130,696 miles
- Test number
- 100274048006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,257 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 124,257 miles
- Test number
- 280972477123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,009 miles (+16,375)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 330102367131
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
- NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses starting to crack slightly
- NoteOne off the two rear number plate lamps inop
Pass107,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 107,634 miles
- Test number
- 690613186033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,634 miles8 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,634 miles
- Test number
- 610234176051
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Questions about X743 RJN
- Does X743 RJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 RJN is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X743 RJN?
- The MOT on X743 RJN is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X743 RJN done?
- X743 RJN was recorded at 199,836 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
- Has X743 RJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X743 RJN has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on X743 RJN 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 X743 RJN find?
- X743 RJN passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; frontcrossmember corroded; handbrake travel but not excessive.
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