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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

R71 CESMOT history

R71 CES is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

R71 CES white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,780 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 CES was last recorded at 106,780 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,240 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,540 miles
Average per year
4,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,780 miles
  • 2024 – 104,240 miles
  • 2023 – 102,176 miles
  • 2022 – 98,032 miles
  • 2021 – 96,464 miles
  • 2020 – 93,080 miles
  • 2019 – 89,892 miles
  • 2018 – 85,553 miles
  • 2017 – 81,667 miles
  • 2016 – 76,295 miles
  • 2015 – 71,146 miles
  • 2014 – 64,678 miles
  • 2013 – 56,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,780 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,780 miles
    Test number
    107748543450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,240 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,240 miles
    Test number
    694570186628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,176 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,176 miles
    Test number
    978922379448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,032 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    412624895243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,464 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    167993054749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,080 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    352259725864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,892 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,892 miles
    Test number
    506664395947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    281092405225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,553 miles (+3,886)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    461905824296
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass81,667 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    362142883180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass76,295 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    765530401850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nsr (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass71,146 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    632168219747
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass64,678 miles (+7,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    475440004451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass56,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    987461203325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R71 CES

Does R71 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 CES is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on R71 CES?
The MOT on R71 CES is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 CES done?
R71 CES was recorded at 106,780 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,149 miles a year.
Has R71 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 CES has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on R71 CES 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 R71 CES find?
R71 CES passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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