MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER WV51RFN has 31 MOTs

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This 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 191,939 miles 11 months ago on Thursday 4th December 2025 at 09:31.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

WV51RFN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 2026191,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Wear Or Play Close To Acceptable Limits (2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Passenger Seat Slightly Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Offside + Nearside Front (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside + Nearside Inner + Outer Sills Corroding / Holed Outside Prescribed Areas
  6. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel Becoming Close To Acceptable Limits (2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202416TH DECEMBER 2025185,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner + Outer Sills Corroding
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Offside + Nearside Front (5.3.2 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Close To Full Travel
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202316TH DECEMBER 2024179,338 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2023179,326 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Seat Belt Buckle Missing (7.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (7.1.2 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202216TH DECEMBER 2023177,738 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2022177,728 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202116TH DECEMBER 2022175,247 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2021175,233 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2021174,655 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Missing (3.4 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Loose Not Attached (7.1.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Little Reserve Travel.
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Passenger Seat Slightly Insecure
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Sill + Offside Outer Sill Holed / Corroded.
  10. MINOR - Nearside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Drivers Seat Belt Slow In Retracting
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 202027TH NOVEMBER 2021167,402 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Horn Not Working Properly (7.7 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2020167,359 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Missing (3.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  6. MAJOR - Central Front Seat Belt Installation Anchorage Insecure (10.1 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Under Vehicle Body Has Slight Corrosion
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201918TH NOVEMBER 2020161,972 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both O/s & N/s Sills Corroded
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2019161,950 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both O/s & N/s Sills Corroded
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201823RD OCTOBER 2019158,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201722ND OCTOBER 2018149,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2017149,485 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201615TH OCTOBER 2017141,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2016141,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  6. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201515TH OCTOBER 2016132,696 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201415TH OCTOBER 2015122,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2014122,387 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  7. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201324TH AUGUST 2014111,876 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201224TH AUGUST 2013110,670 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201124TH AUGUST 2012109,726 MI
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201024TH AUGUST 2011108,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 200924TH AUGUST 2010107,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 200820TH AUGUST 2009106,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 200720TH AUGUST 200895,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
FAILED10TH AUGUST 200795,519 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Relay Lever Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 200620TH AUGUST 200777,330 MI
FAILED21ST AUGUST 200677,330 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WV51RFN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

WV51RFN MOT Comments

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WV51RFN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 191,939 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,997 miles

WV51RFN FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with registration WV51RFN was manufactured on Saturday 1st September 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 191,939 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 7,997 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WV51RFN has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has had 74 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 15 Minor, 28 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does WV51RFN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 WV51RFN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WV51RFN Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 27th October 2026 WV51RFN does have Tax. Read more

When does WV51RFN Tax expire?

The current Tax for WV51RFN will expire in 1 month on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WV51RFN MOT expire?

The current MOT for WV51RFN will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 16th December 2026. Read more

When did WV51RFN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WV51RFN was on Thursday 4th December 2025 at 09:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WV51RFN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WV51RFN we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WV51RFN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for WV51RFN we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has WV51RFN done?

The odometer reading for WV51RFN at the last MOT in December 2025 was 191,939 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,997 miles per year. Read more

How old is WV51RFN?

The vehicle WV51RFN was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st September 2001. Read more

What colour is WV51RFN?

The official colour of WV51RFN is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does WV51RFN have?

WV51RFN has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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