
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
Pass150,100 miles (-249)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 150,100 miles
- Test number
- 282234136825
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass149,606 miles (+4,144)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,606 miles
- Test number
- 683964631071
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass116,903 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 116,903 miles
- Test number
- 344201869186
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass109,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 109,248 miles
- Test number
- 914250415283
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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