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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Yellow · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

S12 AFUMOT history

S12 AFU is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Nov 2015. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 227,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S12 AFU yellow Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
227,119 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 AFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 AFU was last recorded at 227,119 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 23,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
203,548 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
23,571 miles
Average per year
22,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,119 miles
  • 2024 – 203,548 miles
  • 2023 – 182,918 miles
  • 2022 – 158,432 miles
  • 2021 – 135,233 miles
  • 2020 – 109,882 miles
  • 2019 – 90,064 miles
  • 2018 – 67,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,119 miles
  • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,119 miles (+23,571)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,119 miles
    Test number
    711818220800
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass203,548 miles (+20,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    203,548 miles
    Test number
    758549882444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,918 miles (+24,486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,918 miles
    Test number
    519463989129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,432 miles (+23,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,432 miles
    Test number
    528660208487
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    228377836057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,233 miles (+25,351)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,233 miles
    Test number
    476541264016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,882 miles (+19,818)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    486838430248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox bolts missing - still secure

  8. Pass90,064 miles (+22,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,064 miles
    Test number
    601410331119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass67,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    692781632895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 AFU

Does S12 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 AFU expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 AFU?
The MOT on S12 AFU expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 AFU done?
S12 AFU was recorded at 227,119 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 22,868 miles a year.
Has S12 AFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 AFU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 AFU 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 S12 AFU find?
S12 AFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, and 6 more.

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