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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,151 cc

S31 HWRMOT history

S31 HWR is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S31 HWR white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 HWR was last recorded at 166,827 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,835 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,992 miles
Average per year
7,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,827 miles
  • 2025 – 161,835 miles
  • 2024 – 159,483 miles
  • 2023 – 157,541 miles
  • 2022 – 156,568 miles
  • 2021 – 155,297 miles
  • 2020 – 151,620 miles
  • 2019 – 148,246 miles
  • 2018 – 147,848 miles
  • 2017 – 146,256 miles
  • 2016 – 122,700 miles
  • 2015 – 99,409 miles
  • 2014 – 73,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear lamp cracked causing ingress of water

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,827 miles (+4,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,827 miles
    Test number
    288541378639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass161,835 miles (+2,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,835 miles
    Test number
    813791323689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy

  3. Pass159,483 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,483 miles
    Test number
    123727356017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail159,482 miles (+1,941)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,482 miles
    Test number
    259719836923
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass157,541 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,541 miles
    Test number
    702807488846
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  6. Fail157,514 miles (+946)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,514 miles
    Test number
    184751144382
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight bind to rear brakes

  7. Pass156,568 miles (+1,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    679194045001
    • AdvisoryWear nearside front track rod end

  8. Pass155,297 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,297 miles
    Test number
    595786325895
    • AdvisoryWear to offside track rod end

  9. Pass151,620 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,620 miles
    Test number
    772954198408
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass148,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,246 miles
    Test number
    797130424153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail148,246 miles (+398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,246 miles
    Test number
    476689797298
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass147,848 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    490594593314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,256 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    179931455332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked causing ingress of water
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail146,255 miles (+23,555)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,255 miles
    Test number
    864888936406
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs worn to min mark. (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked causing ingress of water
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    522699486278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,700 miles (+23,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    872905177174
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass99,409 miles (+26,097)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    626478405282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r top indicator (body extra) not working
    • NoteOil level on min as per dipstick
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f shock absorber

  18. Pass73,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,312 miles
    Test number
    478947224281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail73,310 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    135607924294
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise eml on dash and pad warning light on

Questions about S31 HWR

Does S31 HWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 HWR is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 HWR?
The MOT on S31 HWR is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 HWR done?
S31 HWR was recorded at 166,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,677 miles a year.
Has S31 HWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HWR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 HWR 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 HWR find?
S31 HWR passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.

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