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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,151 cc

S12 EHCMOT history

S12 EHC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S12 EHC black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,410 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 EHC was last recorded at 187,410 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,011 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
6,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,410 miles
  • 2025 – 187,011 miles
  • 2024 – 186,408 miles
  • 2023 – 185,900 miles
  • 2022 – 181,988 miles
  • 2021 – 176,304 miles
  • 2019 – 170,369 miles
  • 2018 – 168,572 miles
  • 2017 – 164,887 miles
  • 2016 – 161,877 miles
  • 2015 – 157,322 miles
  • 2014 – 154,965 miles
  • 2013 – 151,748 miles
  • 2012 – 146,616 miles
  • 2011 – 129,569 miles
  • 2010 – 112,063 miles
  • 2009 – 91,011 miles
  • 2008 – 73,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,410 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner and outer sills corrosion
  • AdvisoryParking brake near end of reserve travel

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)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,410 miles (+399)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,410 miles
    Test number
    749742248056
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner and outer sills corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake near end of reserve travel

  2. Pass187,011 miles (+603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,011 miles
    Test number
    156416022227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front sill
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

  3. Pass186,408 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,408 miles
    Test number
    986821750923
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside and offside front inner and outer sills

  4. Fail186,408 miles (+508)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,408 miles
    Test number
    985786627932
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside and offside front inner and outer sills

  5. Pass185,900 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    185,900 miles
    Test number
    370116038452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,988 miles (+5,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    181,988 miles
    Test number
    206116465690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,304 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    176,304 miles
    Test number
    948384145709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,369 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,369 miles
    Test number
    778506320071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,572 miles (+3,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,572 miles
    Test number
    492302116466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill

  10. Pass164,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    167907856663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail164,887 miles (+3,010)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,887 miles
    Test number
    933491563098
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass161,877 miles (+4,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    313508181747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass157,322 miles (+2,357)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    807273785054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass154,965 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,965 miles
    Test number
    358124284016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r dif leaking

  15. Fail154,965 miles (+3,217)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,965 miles
    Test number
    476174184073
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r dif leaking

  16. Pass151,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,748 miles
    Test number
    419259373090
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail151,748 miles (+5,132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,748 miles
    Test number
    638249673039
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass146,616 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    146,616 miles
    Test number
    499004682077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,559 miles (+16,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,559 miles
    Test number
    239832482087
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass129,569 miles (+17,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,569 miles
    Test number
    717297371055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass112,063 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    744769460078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,999 miles (+20,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,999 miles
    Test number
    134493960054
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass91,011 miles (+17,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    690871079065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    994302878073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 EHC

Does S12 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 EHC is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 EHC?
The MOT on S12 EHC is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 EHC done?
S12 EHC was recorded at 187,410 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,342 miles a year.
Has S12 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 EHC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 EHC 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 EHC find?
S12 EHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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