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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2003 · 2,151 cc

S44 UPAMOT history

S44 UPA is a multi-colour diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

S44 UPA multi-colour Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,340 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 UPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 UPA was last recorded at 106,340 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,052 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
3,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,340 miles
  • 2025 – 105,052 miles
  • 2024 – 104,998 miles
  • 2023 – 104,145 miles
  • 2022 – 103,383 miles
  • 2021 – 96,775 miles
  • 2020 – 93,267 miles
  • 2019 – 91,575 miles
  • 2018 – 90,348 miles
  • 2017 – 89,498 miles
  • 2016 – 88,470 miles
  • 2015 – 86,154 miles
  • 2014 – 83,735 miles
  • 2013 – 81,564 miles
  • 2012 – 73,273 miles
  • 2011 – 67,655 miles
  • 2010 – 60,664 miles
  • 2009 – 52,883 miles
  • 2008 – 45,482 miles
  • 2007 – 42,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,340 miles (+1,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    919868430118
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,052 miles (+54)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    963517662050
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both after tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody has slight corrosion

  3. Pass104,998 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    891727719205
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both foot steps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass104,145 miles (+762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    514285282685
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,383 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    802659209564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,775 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,775 miles
    Test number
    186612318712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,267 miles (+1,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    680523744892
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights need polishing (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,575 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    327591630183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  9. Fail91,575 miles (+1,227)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    820843502842
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  10. Pass90,348 miles (+850)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,348 miles
    Test number
    522305569047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt catches covers are missing

  11. Pass89,498 miles (+1,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    989795368325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joints have slight lift
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are heavily perished but not showing cords
    • AdvisorySeat belt catches covers are missing but still operate

  12. Pass88,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    187949908557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joints have some lift in them
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are heavily perished but not showing any cords
    • AdvisoryFront seat belt catches have the covers missing but still operate

  13. Fail88,470 miles (+2,316)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    746637576690
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joints have some lift in them
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are heavily perished but not showing any cords
    • AdvisoryFront seat belt catches have the covers missing but still operate

  14. Pass86,154 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    146216485416
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are perished

  15. Fail86,154 miles (+2,419)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,154 miles
    Test number
    416476785084
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses are perished

  16. Pass83,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    808497694012
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail83,735 miles (+2,171)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    919377294009
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass81,564 miles (+8,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    215519453092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,273 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    106265362467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,099 miles (+5,444)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,099 miles
    Test number
    849000562099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass67,655 miles (+6,991)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,655 miles
    Test number
    728637461095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,664 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    111388040459
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass60,664 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    474128640053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,883 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    100293969014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,482 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    364502038078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    381993037089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail42,791 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    574183037000
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S44 UPA

Does S44 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 UPA is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 UPA?
The MOT on S44 UPA is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 UPA done?
S44 UPA was recorded at 106,340 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,325 miles a year.
Has S44 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 UPA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S44 UPA 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 S44 UPA find?
S44 UPA passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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