
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
S31 ALUMOT history
S31 ALU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 205,403 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 13 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 10,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 ALU
- 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
- 2 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 ALU was last recorded at 205,403 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 8,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,349 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,054 miles
- Average per year
- 10,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,403 miles
- 2025 – 197,349 miles
- 2024 – 194,931 miles
- 2023 – 193,738 miles
- 2021 – 190,398 miles
- 2020 – 181,694 miles
- 2019 – 171,042 miles
- 2017 – 155,893 miles
- 2016 – 142,805 miles
- 2015 – 127,912 miles
- 2014 – 115,535 miles
- 2013 – 90,586 miles
- 2012 – 64,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 205,403 miles
- Test number
- 145462032939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,403 miles (+8,054)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,403 miles
- Test number
- 309355886470
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass197,349 miles (+2,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 197,349 miles
- Test number
- 889768547442
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Pass194,931 miles (+1,193)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 194,931 miles
- Test number
- 322616365406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,738 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 193,738 miles
- Test number
- 503257427517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,398 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 190,398 miles
- Test number
- 584941631843
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,392 miles (+39)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,392 miles
- Test number
- 340338578672
- MajorRear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,353 miles (+8,659)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,353 miles
- Test number
- 624359762327
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass181,694 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 181,694 miles
- Test number
- 864687414916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,691 miles (+182)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,691 miles
- Test number
- 818282829303
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,509 miles (+10,467)4 dangerous10 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,509 miles
- Test number
- 257141510338
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,042 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 171,042 miles
- Test number
- 365986427523
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail171,042 miles (+15,149)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,042 miles
- Test number
- 897959823996
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass155,893 miles (+73)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 155,893 miles
- Test number
- 570348619636
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
Fail155,820 miles (+13,015)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,820 miles
- Test number
- 506614698292
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass142,805 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 142,805 miles
- Test number
- 471036275407
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail142,804 miles11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,804 miles
- Test number
- 952519885297
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail142,804 miles (+14,892)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,804 miles
- Test number
- 537265213264
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass127,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 127,912 miles
- Test number
- 131773754604
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
Fail127,912 miles (+12,377)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,912 miles
- Test number
- 632044511594
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
Pass115,535 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 115,535 miles
- Test number
- 479090534223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,534 miles (+24,948)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,534 miles
- Test number
- 367728324291
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,586 miles
- Test number
- 316861043466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,583 miles (+26,268)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,583 miles
- Test number
- 165071743226
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,315 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 64,315 miles
- Test number
- 548514342222
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S31 ALU
- Does S31 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ALU is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 ALU?
- The MOT on S31 ALU is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 ALU done?
- S31 ALU was recorded at 205,403 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,398 miles a year.
- Has S31 ALU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 ALU has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S31 ALU 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 S31 ALU find?
- S31 ALU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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