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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2009

S18 EXCMOT history

S18 EXC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 260,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S18 EXC black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
260,409 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EXC was last recorded at 260,409 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,818 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,591 miles
Average per year
15,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,409 miles
  • 2025 – 250,818 miles
  • 2024 – 240,639 miles
  • 2023 – 213,349 miles
  • 2022 – 210,075 miles
  • 2015 – 91,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,409 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    260,409 miles
    Test number
    399852257819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,409 miles (+9,591)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,409 miles
    Test number
    381564940031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass250,818 miles (+10,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    250,818 miles
    Test number
    685767070631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass240,639 miles (+2,039)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    240,639 miles
    Test number
    897811444037
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail238,600 miles (+25,251)2 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,600 miles
    Test number
    161744688397
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSPARE WHEEL IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged main hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass213,349 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    213,349 miles
    Test number
    898761616978
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail213,346 miles (+3,271)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,346 miles
    Test number
    161660374721
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes lower on the bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass210,075 miles (+118,840)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,075 miles
    Test number
    997334603877
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear on bar and on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,235 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    305608955009
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass91,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    745498155093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S18 EXC

Does S18 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 EXC is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 EXC?
The MOT on S18 EXC is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 EXC done?
S18 EXC was recorded at 260,409 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 15,075 miles a year.
Has S18 EXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EXC has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 EXC 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 EXC find?
S18 EXC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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