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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S16 RKGMOT history

S16 RKG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

S16 RKG black 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,534 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 RKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 RKG was last recorded at 152,534 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,522 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,534 miles
  • 2025 – 151,005 miles
  • 2024 – 148,940 miles
  • 2022 – 148,711 miles
  • 2021 – 148,137 miles
  • 2020 – 146,386 miles
  • 2019 – 138,257 miles
  • 2018 – 131,240 miles
  • 2017 – 124,816 miles
  • 2016 – 118,931 miles
  • 2014 – 101,935 miles
  • 2013 – 85,937 miles
  • 2012 – 69,131 miles
  • 2011 – 49,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,534 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Chip in screen in limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front headlight slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear brake shoe retaining plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside sill corroded (central)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,534 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    796281956601
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,522 miles (+1,517)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,522 miles
    Test number
    268695219981
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust bracket heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,005 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,005 miles
    Test number
    955125111967
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake shoe retaining plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded (central)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shoe retaining plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside door handle sticking intermittently
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake inbalance high

  4. Fail151,004 miles (+2,064)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    799881616551
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake locking device missing shoe pin (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake shoe retaining plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded (central)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shoe retaining plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside door handle sticking intermittently
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake inbalance high

  5. Pass148,940 miles (+229)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,940 miles
    Test number
    170720709911
    • MinorNearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Lence (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,711 miles (+574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,711 miles
    Test number
    178960045134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    796895305974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail148,137 miles (+1,751)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    236332363298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,386 miles
    Test number
    710871380012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,386 miles (+8,129)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,386 miles
    Test number
    168815005624
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass138,257 miles (+52)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,257 miles
    Test number
    763254280788
    • DangerousFront fan cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  12. Fail138,205 miles (+6,965)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,205 miles
    Test number
    332423327379
    • DangerousFront fan cover broken
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working rear two (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door light lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  13. Pass131,240 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,240 miles
    Test number
    292469563325
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing

  14. Fail131,212 miles (+6,396)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,212 miles
    Test number
    183810163487
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in limit
    • AdvisoryFront discs badly corroded ok in rollers
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryPlay in both side rack arms

  15. Pass124,816 miles (+5,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    223963879968
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brakepipes surface corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake on n/s/r working but not as good as o/s
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryPlay in both side rack arms not excessive
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r track rod end not excessive

  16. Pass118,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    331792331305
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake not as good as o/s/r but efficient
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack both sides not excessive

  17. Fail118,931 miles (+16,996)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    264965838973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen in limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake not as good as o/s/r but efficient
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack both sides not excessive

  18. Fail101,935 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,935 miles
    Test number
    138505994244
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in n/s rack arm
    • NoteAdvise slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes and drop links
    • NoteAdvise small chip in screen

  19. Pass101,935 miles (+15,998)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,935 miles
    Test number
    665245594235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in n/s rack arm
    • NoteAdvise slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes and drop links
    • NoteAdvise small chip in screen

  20. Pass85,937 miles (+16,806)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    268934293246
    • NoteNearside door mirror indicator lense broken still orange
    • NoteNearside front brake sticking slightly when jacked up
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  21. Pass69,131 miles (+19,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    115629292254
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel suspect rack

  22. Pass49,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    838319791236
    • NoteFront brakes 22 percent out of balance n/s down and slightly jumpy in rollers

Questions about S16 RKG

Does S16 RKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 RKG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 RKG?
The MOT on S16 RKG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 RKG done?
S16 RKG was recorded at 152,534 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,200 miles a year.
Has S16 RKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 RKG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 RKG 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 RKG find?
S16 RKG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank; nearside outer sill corroded, and 1 more.

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