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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

REF 12MOT history

REF 12 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

REF 12 white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,185 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REF 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

REF 12 was last recorded at 98,185 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,184 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,185 miles
  • 2025 – 92,889 miles
  • 2024 – 84,315 miles
  • 2023 – 75,598 miles
  • 2022 – 66,235 miles
  • 2021 – 57,285 miles
  • 2020 – 48,019 miles
  • 2019 – 37,975 miles
  • 2018 – 28,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 side repeater damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear light

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,185 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    257574482088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,184 miles (+5,295)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    919327745151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,889 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,889 miles
    Test number
    922609307143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,888 miles (+8,573)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    978639506450
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,315 miles (+8,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    453686061878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater damaged

  6. Pass75,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    767792257468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,598 miles (+9,363)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    453313277973
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    141540594324
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail66,235 miles (+8,950)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    505634803558
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside rear light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear light (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass57,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    195108410889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater damaged

  11. Fail57,285 miles (+9,266)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    953438817556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75/16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater damaged

  12. Pass48,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    160151330620
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber has slight play

  13. Fail48,019 miles (+10,044)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    367783465939
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber has slight play

  14. Pass37,975 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    818559850616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,461 miles
    Test number
    206969309101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REF 12

What vehicle is registration REF 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REF 12 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Jun 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does REF 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on REF 12 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on REF 12?
The MOT on REF 12 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has REF 12 done?
REF 12 was recorded at 98,185 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,945 miles a year.
Has REF 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REF 12 has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on REF 12 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 REF 12 find?
REF 12 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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