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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

J6 SFAMOT history

J6 SFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 13 Feb 2013. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 240,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

J6 SFA silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
240,369 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
22,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SFA was last recorded at 240,369 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,304 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
22,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 240,369 miles
  • 2022 – 221,941 miles
  • 2021 – 202,994 miles
  • 2020 – 190,847 miles
  • 2019 – 161,904 miles
  • 2018 – 138,088 miles
  • 2017 – 110,985 miles
  • 2016 – 80,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,369 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside sill damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Upper stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,369 miles (+65)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    240,369 miles
    Test number
    501395814378
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damage

  2. Fail240,304 miles (+18,363)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,304 miles
    Test number
    769692850138
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damage

  3. Pass221,941 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    221,941 miles
    Test number
    688271798778
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail221,871 miles (+428)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,871 miles
    Test number
    105087359769
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Fail221,443 miles (+18,449)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,443 miles
    Test number
    241343925755
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass202,994 miles (+12,147)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    202,994 miles
    Test number
    606957336731
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,847 miles
    Test number
    177895857348
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail190,846 miles (+28,942)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,846 miles
    Test number
    962003165589
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass161,904 miles (+23,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    161,904 miles
    Test number
    925759918830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,088 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,088 miles
    Test number
    519661623391
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail138,064 miles (+27,079)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,064 miles
    Test number
    347465446577
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass110,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,985 miles
    Test number
    932281675432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,983 miles (+30,498)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,983 miles
    Test number
    870290460752
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass80,485 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    760129264397
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper stop lamp not working

  15. Fail80,016 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    655974831291
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush the bush at end of the anti roll bar (cotton reel one) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper stop lamp not working

Questions about J6 SFA

Does J6 SFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J6 SFA expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J6 SFA?
The MOT on J6 SFA expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J6 SFA done?
J6 SFA was recorded at 240,369 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 22,492 miles a year.
Has J6 SFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SFA has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on J6 SFA 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 J6 SFA find?
J6 SFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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