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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

S18 ESOMOT history

S18 ESO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 14 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S18 ESO white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,941 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 ESO was last recorded at 170,941 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,130 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,811 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,941 miles
  • 2025 – 168,130 miles
  • 2024 – 164,505 miles
  • 2023 – 162,060 miles
  • 2022 – 158,813 miles
  • 2021 – 154,359 miles
  • 2020 – 151,594 miles
  • 2019 – 148,362 miles
  • 2018 – 141,743 miles
  • 2017 – 138,191 miles
  • 2015 – 137,304 miles
  • 2014 – 77,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    382560170785
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail170,941 miles (+2,811)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    858681837251
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass168,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    633898883439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail168,130 miles (+3,625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,130 miles
    Test number
    754002421371
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass164,505 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,505 miles
    Test number
    433132750394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail164,501 miles (+2,441)3 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,501 miles
    Test number
    858540509651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass162,060 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,060 miles
    Test number
    869926786425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,813 miles
    Test number
    790934288727
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Fail158,813 miles (+4,454)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,813 miles
    Test number
    865266167184
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    361521151384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Fail154,359 miles (+2,765)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    740002433829
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  12. Pass151,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    624796147842
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  13. Fail151,594 miles (+3,232)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,594 miles
    Test number
    830258319708
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  14. Pass148,362 miles (+6,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    648491913234
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  15. Pass141,743 miles (+3,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,743 miles
    Test number
    309376593573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass138,191 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    939049869481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass137,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    611689060223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,304 miles (+60,168)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    769399765627
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass77,136 miles (+2,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    876115674212
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail74,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    489474164168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass74,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    665284164129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 ESO

Does S18 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ESO is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 ESO?
The MOT on S18 ESO is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 ESO done?
S18 ESO was recorded at 170,941 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has S18 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 ESO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 ESO 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 S18 ESO find?
S18 ESO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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