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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

686 SKKMOT history

686 SKK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

686 SKK grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,037 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
686 SKK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

686 SKK was last recorded at 165,037 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,389 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,648 miles
Average per year
7,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,037 miles
  • 2025 – 159,389 miles
  • 2024 – 153,641 miles
  • 2023 – 146,775 miles
  • 2022 – 140,372 miles
  • 2021 – 135,190 miles
  • 2020 – 133,139 miles
  • 2018 – 130,985 miles
  • 2017 – 122,754 miles
  • 2016 – 112,349 miles
  • 2015 – 105,128 miles
  • 2013 – 85,699 miles
  • 2012 – 72,700 miles
  • 2011 – 61,471 miles
  • 2010 – 57,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,037 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,037 miles
    Test number
    785075272063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail165,036 miles (+5,647)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,036 miles
    Test number
    744787712281
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass159,389 miles (+5,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,389 miles
    Test number
    989679141222
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,641 miles (+6,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,641 miles
    Test number
    790387833796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass146,775 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,775 miles
    Test number
    748651334982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,372 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    798590177092
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Centre outline marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail140,366 miles (+5,176)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    695162483877
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp broken/ fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Centre outline marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass135,190 miles (+2,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    772087652501
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers have slight lateral movement in stansion
  9. Pass133,139 miles (+2,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,139 miles
    Test number
    132468773863
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,985 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    130,985 miles
    Test number
    981141988104
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail130,797 miles (+8,043)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,797 miles
    Test number
    557319946717
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass122,754 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,754 miles
    Test number
    518679530792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,753 miles (+10,404)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,753 miles
    Test number
    655158936554
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Play in both ends do rack (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Pass112,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    552069708932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  15. Fail112,349 miles (+7,221)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    956443763441
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  16. Pass105,128 miles (+19,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,128 miles
    Test number
    621509777826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions to lean no print out
  17. Pass85,699 miles (+12,999)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,699 miles
    Test number
    738034303320
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip rubber worn on one edge
  18. Pass72,700 miles (+11,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,700 miles
    Test number
    688752212384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass61,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    539738611380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail61,471 miles (+3,781)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    669828011388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass57,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,690 miles
    Test number
    884884160375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 686 SKK

What vehicle is registration 686 SKK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 686 SKK on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 686 SKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 686 SKK is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 686 SKK?
The MOT on 686 SKK is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 686 SKK done?
686 SKK was recorded at 165,037 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,004 miles a year.
Has 686 SKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 686 SKK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 686 SKK 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 686 SKK find?
686 SKK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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