
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc
S43 SETMOT history
S43 SET is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 192,468 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,580 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 SET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 SET was last recorded at 192,468 miles on 31 May 2024, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 191,956 miles · 1 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 512 miles
- Average per year
- 5,580 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 192,468 miles
- 2023 – 191,956 miles
- 2022 – 190,835 miles
- 2021 – 187,111 miles
- 2019 – 179,276 miles
- 2018 – 174,783 miles
- 2017 – 167,330 miles
- 2016 – 158,374 miles
- 2015 – 148,278 miles
- 2014 – 136,941 miles
- 2013 – 122,711 miles
- 2011 – 120,409 miles
- 2010 – 118,065 miles
- 2009 – 113,186 miles
- 2008 – 104,672 miles
- 2007 – 104,666 miles
- 2006 – 94,810 miles
- 2005 – 88,352 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,468 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 192,468 miles
- Test number
- 212039505056
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,468 miles (+512)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,468 miles
- Test number
- 218829375942
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass191,956 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 191,956 miles
- Test number
- 931619298330
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door bottom edge corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail191,956 miles (+1,121)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,956 miles
- Test number
- 394720361933
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door bottom edge corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass190,835 miles (+3,724)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 190,835 miles
- Test number
- 634413953583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced broken (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,111 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 187,111 miles
- Test number
- 519184901453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,092 miles (+50)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,092 miles
- Test number
- 231451099066
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail187,042 miles (+7,766)3 dangerous10 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,042 miles
- Test number
- 477776724296
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,276 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 179,276 miles
- Test number
- 524433931109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail179,260 miles (+4,477)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,260 miles
- Test number
- 102874322003
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,783 miles (+7,453)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 174,783 miles
- Test number
- 555748088204
- AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers, rubber mountings perished
Pass167,330 miles (+8,956)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 167,330 miles
- Test number
- 534862892249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,374 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 158,374 miles
- Test number
- 417501454254
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryLift in both front lower balljoints
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight damage to OSR lamps
Fail158,374 miles (+10,096)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,374 miles
- Test number
- 701209615272
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryLift in both front lower balljoints
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight damage to OSR lamps
Pass148,278 miles (+11,337)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 148,278 miles
- Test number
- 649559345165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
- NoteRear tyres wearing low
Pass136,941 miles (+14,230)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 136,941 miles
- Test number
- 709682344045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,711 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 122,711 miles
- Test number
- 947427403004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOff/side front body to fixing rail broken (AND RAIL CRACKED)behind cab
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear shock absorbers bushes perished near/side and off/side
Fail122,711 miles (+2,302)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,711 miles
- Test number
- 585217303044
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOff/side front body to fixing rail broken (AND RAIL CRACKED)behind cab
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear shock absorbers bushes perished near/side and off/side
Pass120,409 miles (+2,344)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 120,409 miles
- Test number
- 488550901486
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteParking brake near end of reserve travel
Pass118,065 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,065 miles
- Test number
- 353020600337
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail118,065 miles (+4,879)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,065 miles
- Test number
- 543090400393
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass113,186 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 113,186 miles
- Test number
- 514998569206
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront brake imbalance: 19%
- NoteParking brake near end of reserve travel
Fail113,186 miles (+8,514)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,186 miles
- Test number
- 361128969263
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteParking brake near end of reserve travel
Pass104,672 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 104,672 miles
- Test number
- 940542808008
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront licence plate cracked
Fail104,666 miles (+9,856)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,666 miles
- Test number
- 551935557335
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBonnet difficult to open
- NoteCoolant light staying on
- NoteFront licence plate cracked
Pass94,810 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 94,810 miles
- Test number
- 153779086237
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail94,810 miles (+6,458)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,810 miles
- Test number
- 322416086213
- FailureNearside Front Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureRear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
- AdvisoryFront Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpeedo cable broken
Pass88,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 88,352 miles
- Test number
- 154906075221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,352 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,352 miles
- Test number
- 491856375233
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NotePower steering resovoir insecure
Questions about S43 SET
- Does S43 SET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S43 SET expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S43 SET?
- The MOT on S43 SET expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S43 SET done?
- S43 SET was recorded at 192,468 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
- Has S43 SET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 SET has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on S43 SET 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 S43 SET find?
- S43 SET passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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