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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.

X743 RJN blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass199,836 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFRONTCROSSMEMBER CORRODED
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass164,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    164,259 miles
    Test number
    787669214622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass150,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,638 miles
    Test number
    189370971405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. 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)
  30. Pass130,696 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    130,696 miles
    Test number
    100274048006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass124,257 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    280972477123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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
  33. Pass107,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    690613186033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. 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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