Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

N5 SFRMOT history

N5 SFR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 293,486 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
293,486 km
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,585 km
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for N5 SFR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SFR was last recorded at 293,486 km on 8 Jan 2026, 757 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,729 km · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
757 km
Average per year
8,585 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 293,486 km
  • 2025 – 292,729 km
  • 2022 – 272,811 km
  • 2021 – 266,594 km
  • 2020 – 258,389 km
  • 2018 – 257,949 km
  • 2017 – 257,729 km
  • 2016 – 257,072 km
  • 2015 – 255,861 km
  • 2014 – 253,370 km
  • 2010 – 188,990 km
  • 2009 – 170,818 km
  • 2008 – 151,371 km
  • 2006 – 122,869 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass293,486 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass293,486 km (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    293,486 km
    Test number
    724532222357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail292,729 km1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,729 km
    Test number
    930818970272
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass286,421 miles (+6,780)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    286,421 miles
    Test number
    826886680460
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass279,641 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    279,641 miles
    Test number
    564832529370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail279,606 miles4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,606 miles
    Test number
    163686059998
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass272,811 km (+6,217)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    272,811 km
    Test number
    109205852439
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass266,594 km (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    266,594 km
    Test number
    198714803179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass258,389 km (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    258,389 km
    Test number
    586332966008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail258,365 km (+416)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,365 km
    Test number
    205630086635
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  10. Pass257,949 km (+220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    257,949 km
    Test number
    587329971593
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn close to limit

  11. Pass257,729 km (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    257,729 km
    Test number
    113599933207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail257,719 km (+647)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,719 km
    Test number
    601363886814
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass257,072 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    257,072 km
    Test number
    931451058237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail257,072 km (+1,211)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,072 km
    Test number
    506605955940
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass255,861 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    255,861 km
    Test number
    857344454763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail255,860 km (+2,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,860 km
    Test number
    695405243071
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass253,370 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    253,370 km
    Test number
    876374574232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail253,350 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,350 km
    Test number
    195446264205
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass248,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    248,170 miles
    Test number
    269460053429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail248,170 miles (+7,011)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,170 miles
    Test number
    605674533195
    • FailureFront Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass241,159 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    241,159 miles
    Test number
    458146072009
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail241,159 miles (+25,583)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,159 miles
    Test number
    466526072086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass215,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    215,576 miles
    Test number
    896055931099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass188,990 km (+18,172)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    188,990 km
    Test number
    172705220004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s side mirror cracked
    • NoteRear tail pipe showing signs of corrosin
    • NoteSlight play in both front ball joints

  25. Pass170,818 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    170,818 km
    Test number
    224293839044
    • NoteNearside rear and offside centre side markers not working

  26. Fail170,818 km (+19,447)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,818 km
    Test number
    584453239072
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside centre side markers not working

  27. Pass151,371 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    151,371 km
    Test number
    490939948096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail151,371 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,371 km
    Test number
    350639548056
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail128,184 miles5 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    363216447015
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePerishing to n/s/r tyre

  30. Pass128,184 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    710916347075
    • NotePerishing to n/s/r tyre

  31. Pass122,869 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    122,869 km
    Test number
    152764456444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 SFR

Does N5 SFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SFR is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 SFR?
The MOT on N5 SFR is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SFR done?
N5 SFR was recorded at 293,486 km at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,585 km a year.
Has N5 SFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SFR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 SFR 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 SFR find?
N5 SFR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all N5S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.