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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.

K18 SRF grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass98,239 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass94,389 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    306676893284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. Pass78,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,174 miles
    Test number
    438585536294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass63,647 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    103658185319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass56,072 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,072 miles
    Test number
    542398997802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass49,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,333 miles
    Test number
    316767319823
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
  15. 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
  16. Pass37,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,034 miles
    Test number
    729382986260
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure
  17. 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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