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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

S16 FTLMOT history

S16 FTL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S16 FTL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
184,391 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 FTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 FTL was last recorded at 184,391 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,780 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,611 miles
Average per year
7,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,391 miles
  • 2024 – 181,780 miles
  • 2023 – 179,382 miles
  • 2022 – 174,259 miles
  • 2021 – 167,269 miles
  • 2020 – 159,021 miles
  • 2018 – 158,106 miles
  • 2017 – 154,600 miles
  • 2016 – 147,625 miles
  • 2015 – 139,887 miles
  • 2014 – 129,227 miles
  • 2013 – 120,591 miles
  • 2012 – 86,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across top and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r door badly corroded at bottom no sharp edges .
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat removed
  • AdvisoryFront tyre size 225 65 16 rear tyre size 235 65 16 ok for mot
  • AdvisoryIndicators all working but do flash fast

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre has 2x screws in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,391 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    184,391 miles
    Test number
    594399647943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across top and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r door badly corroded at bottom no sharp edges .
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat removed
    • AdvisoryFront tyre size 225 65 16 rear tyre size 235 65 16 ok for mot
    • AdvisoryIndicators all working but do flash fast

  2. Fail184,391 miles (+2,611)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,391 miles
    Test number
    159661451220
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across top and n/s (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r door badly corroded at bottom no sharp edges .
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat removed
    • AdvisoryFront tyre size 225 65 16 rear tyre size 235 65 16 ok for mot

  3. Pass181,780 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,780 miles
    Test number
    939537289249
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre has 2x screws in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight oil leak

  4. Fail181,780 miles (+2,398)4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,780 miles
    Test number
    441596101920
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre has 2x screws in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight oil leak

  5. Pass179,382 miles (+71)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,382 miles
    Test number
    472767175950
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,311 miles (+5,052)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,311 miles
    Test number
    396492355080
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has hole x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light switches on and goes straight off (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,259 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,259 miles
    Test number
    519443436308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail174,125 miles (+6,856)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,125 miles
    Test number
    583862591704
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass167,269 miles (+8,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,269 miles
    Test number
    746176219412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass159,021 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,021 miles
    Test number
    730465622317
    • AdvisoryFront both doors corroded

  11. Fail158,995 miles (+889)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,995 miles
    Test number
    571883305893
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both doors corroded

  12. Pass158,106 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    158,106 miles
    Test number
    651369161695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,080 miles (+3,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,080 miles
    Test number
    653316509325
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass154,600 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    306247783398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear link bar bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass147,625 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    166603395647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,887 miles (+10,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,887 miles
    Test number
    821130418840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,227 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,227 miles
    Test number
    738744204368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,591 miles (+33,825)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,591 miles
    Test number
    605178773268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,766 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    599816982212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,755 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    368305882458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 FTL

Does S16 FTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 FTL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 FTL?
The MOT on S16 FTL 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 S16 FTL done?
S16 FTL was recorded at 184,391 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,492 miles a year.
Has S16 FTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 FTL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 FTL 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 S16 FTL find?
S16 FTL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across top and n/s; nearside rear n/s/r door badly corroded at bottom no sharp edges .; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat removed, and 2 more.

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