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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

N5 HWCMOT history

N5 HWC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 303,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

N5 HWC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
303,430 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
22,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HWC was last recorded at 303,430 miles on 13 May 2026, 12,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,689 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,741 miles
Average per year
22,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 303,430 miles
  • 2025 – 290,689 miles
  • 2024 – 270,658 miles
  • 2023 – 253,877 miles
  • 2022 – 235,040 miles
  • 2021 – 204,189 miles
  • 2020 – 180,804 miles
  • 2019 – 159,327 miles
  • 2018 – 127,224 miles
  • 2017 – 94,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,430 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Stone chips

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass303,430 miles (+12,741)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    303,430 miles
    Test number
    781834741672
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass290,689 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    290,689 miles
    Test number
    308202253522
    • AdvisoryStone chips

  3. Fail290,470 miles (+19,812)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,470 miles
    Test number
    351509597282
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStone chips

  4. Pass270,658 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    270,658 miles
    Test number
    200177558755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top and several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail270,651 miles (+16,774)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,651 miles
    Test number
    880806917012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.40 mean result 0.79 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top and several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass253,877 miles (+18,837)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    253,877 miles
    Test number
    350906354410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass235,040 miles (+30,851)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    235,040 miles
    Test number
    348791553940
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass204,189 miles (+23,385)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    204,189 miles
    Test number
    610237538386
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))

  9. Pass180,804 miles (+21,477)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,804 miles
    Test number
    324433027600
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,327 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,327 miles
    Test number
    347543756619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Fail159,325 miles (+32,101)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,325 miles
    Test number
    356345043355
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass127,224 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    874818691316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise detected in steering rack

  13. Fail127,224 miles (+32,623)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    772128453362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise detected in steering rack

  14. Pass94,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    922176725203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about N5 HWC

Does N5 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 HWC is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 HWC?
The MOT on N5 HWC is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 HWC done?
N5 HWC was recorded at 303,430 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 22,837 miles a year.
Has N5 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HWC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 HWC 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 N5 HWC find?
N5 HWC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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