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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S4 CEFMOT history

S4 CEF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
154,074 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 CEF
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 CEF was last recorded at 154,074 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2021: 150,100 miles, lower than 150,349 miles on 14 Jan 2021.

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
151,541 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,533 miles
Average per year
2,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,074 miles
  • 2022 – 151,541 miles
  • 2021 – 150,100 miles
  • 2020 – 149,606 miles
  • 2019 – 145,462 miles
  • 2018 – 145,431 miles
  • 2017 – 144,314 miles
  • 2016 – 142,200 miles
  • 2015 – 139,850 miles
  • 2013 – 133,335 miles
  • 2012 – 129,825 miles
  • 2011 – 126,540 miles
  • 2010 – 122,446 miles
  • 2009 – 116,903 miles
  • 2007 – 116,891 miles
  • 2005 – 109,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,074 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight under body surface corrosion

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,074 miles (+2,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,074 miles
    Test number
    826858711949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body surface corrosion
  2. Pass151,541 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,541 miles
    Test number
    652613395127
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDERSURFACE RUST
  3. Fail151,541 miles (+1,441)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,541 miles
    Test number
    863970118744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT DOORS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDERSURFACE RUST
  4. Pass150,100 miles (-249)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,100 miles
    Test number
    282234136825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,349 miles (+743)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,349 miles
    Test number
    952719719174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Broken Missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Side Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both Rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded
  6. Pass149,606 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,606 miles
    Test number
    683964631071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,462 miles (+31)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,462 miles
    Test number
    612644102697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings and doors showing signs of corrosion
  8. Fail145,431 miles (+897)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,431 miles
    Test number
    316552843502
    • MajorOffside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting entire side and parts of n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wings and doors showing signs of corrosion
  9. Pass144,534 miles (+220)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,534 miles
    Test number
    423096836966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside bottom of doors slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all underbody
  10. Fail144,314 miles (+2,114)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,314 miles
    Test number
    729148103115
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside bottom of doors slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all underbody
  11. Pass142,200 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,200 miles
    Test number
    901820027896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass139,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    273132566164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    357358434451
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass133,335 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,335 miles
    Test number
    889668963166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass129,825 miles (+3,285)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,825 miles
    Test number
    968416662147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass126,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,540 miles
    Test number
    746471771176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail126,535 miles (+4,089)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,535 miles
    Test number
    386121671193
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass122,446 miles (+5,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    384573450179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail116,903 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    213442269485
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  20. Pass116,903 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    344201869186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,891 miles (+7,643)15 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,891 miles
    Test number
    294620217463
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass109,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    109,248 miles
    Test number
    914250415283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,246 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    831250515228
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S4 CEF

Does S4 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 CEF expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 CEF?
The MOT on S4 CEF expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 CEF done?
S4 CEF was recorded at 154,074 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
Has S4 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 CEF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 CEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 CEF find?
S4 CEF passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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