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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

S23 GBHMOT history

S23 GBH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 246,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S23 GBH silver 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
246,175 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GBH was last recorded at 246,175 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2021: 203,901 miles, lower than 312,799 miles on 23 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
243,423 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
2,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,175 miles
  • 2025 – 243,423 miles
  • 2024 – 243,258 miles
  • 2023 – 236,957 miles
  • 2022 – 224,677 miles
  • 2021 – 203,901 miles
  • 2019 – 312,799 miles
  • 2018 – 306,975 miles
  • 2017 – 299,473 miles
  • 2016 – 291,552 miles
  • 2014 – 277,254 miles
  • 2013 – 220,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    246,175 miles
    Test number
    408728965135
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met
  2. Fail246,175 miles (+2,752)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,175 miles
    Test number
    394353808805
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met
  3. Pass243,423 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,423 miles
    Test number
    991032994903
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass243,258 miles (+6,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    243,258 miles
    Test number
    445222724181
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass236,957 miles (+12,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    236,957 miles
    Test number
    820431137492
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass224,677 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    224,677 miles
    Test number
    611139479427
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail224,644 miles (+20,743)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,644 miles
    Test number
    633087406388
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass203,901 miles (-108,898)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    203,901 miles
    Test number
    412252388276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass312,799 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    312,799 miles
    Test number
    966604927197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail312,799 miles (+4)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,799 miles
    Test number
    768070305051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail312,795 miles (+5,820)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,795 miles
    Test number
    881808241514
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass306,975 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    306,975 miles
    Test number
    432535134905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail306,929 miles (+7,456)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,929 miles
    Test number
    409911552819
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass299,473 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    299,473 miles
    Test number
    927332877747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass291,552 miles (+14,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    291,552 miles
    Test number
    236135347127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass277,254 miles (+57,198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    277,254 miles
    Test number
    639662404321
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked but not in drivers view
  17. Pass220,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    220,056 miles
    Test number
    259469593244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GBH

Does S23 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 GBH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 GBH?
The MOT on S23 GBH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 GBH done?
S23 GBH was recorded at 246,175 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,102 miles a year.
Has S23 GBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GBH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 GBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 GBH find?
S23 GBH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; front suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides axle play, and 1 more.

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