
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
K18 SRFMOT history
K18 SRF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,239 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 SRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 SRF was last recorded at 98,239 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,389 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,850 miles
- Average per year
- 6,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,239 miles
- 2024 – 94,096 miles
- 2023 – 82,697 miles
- 2022 – 78,174 miles
- 2021 – 70,723 miles
- 2020 – 63,647 miles
- 2019 – 56,072 miles
- 2018 – 53,052 miles
- 2017 – 49,333 miles
- 2016 – 37,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cab step panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s rear brake back plate corroded
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.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm/tie rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,239 miles (+3,850)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,239 miles
- Test number
- 152369838151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front cab step panel corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s rear brake back plate corroded
Pass94,389 miles (+293)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 94,389 miles
- Test number
- 306676893284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,096 miles (+11,399)7 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,096 miles
- Test number
- 996426714912
- DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unable to adjust (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine bay / cooling fan cover insecure
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,697 miles (+4,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,697 miles
- Test number
- 754928974285
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWater hose rubbing o/s rear brake hose slightly
Pass78,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,174 miles
- Test number
- 438585536294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,174 miles (+7,451)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,174 miles
- Test number
- 653232265226
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass70,723 miles3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,723 miles
- Test number
- 767044970749
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside x1 side marker light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside x1 side marker light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,723 miles (+7,076)10 major4 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,723 miles
- Test number
- 971340807500
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror repeater lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside x1 side marker light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside x1 side marker light not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass63,647 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 63,647 miles
- Test number
- 103658185319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,561 miles (+7,489)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,561 miles
- Test number
- 674215833467
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass56,072 miles (+3,020)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,072 miles
- Test number
- 542398997802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,052 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 53,052 miles
- Test number
- 174004805166
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront offside body marker lamp output reduced
- AdvisoryNearside body marker lamp incorrect color
Fail52,991 miles (+3,658)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,991 miles
- Test number
- 430147159532
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront offside body marker lamp output reduced
- AdvisoryNearside body marker lamp incorrect color
Pass49,333 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 316767319823
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
Fail49,333 miles (+12,299)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,333 miles
- Test number
- 436064025741
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
Pass37,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 37,034 miles
- Test number
- 729382986260
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
Fail37,034 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,034 miles
- Test number
- 886269393167
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn thin (3.5.1i)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
Questions about K18 SRF
- Does K18 SRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SRF is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K18 SRF?
- The MOT on K18 SRF is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 SRF done?
- K18 SRF was recorded at 98,239 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
- Has K18 SRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 SRF has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on K18 SRF 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 K18 SRF find?
- K18 SRF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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