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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

S5 DBJMOT history

S5 DBJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

S5 DBJ white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,519 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DBJ was last recorded at 120,519 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,485 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,519 miles
  • 2025 – 113,781 miles
  • 2024 – 107,864 miles
  • 2023 – 101,800 miles
  • 2022 – 95,489 miles
  • 2021 – 88,438 miles
  • 2020 – 81,047 miles
  • 2019 – 74,245 miles
  • 2018 – 69,068 miles
  • 2017 – 63,512 miles
  • 2016 – 56,324 miles
  • 2015 – 48,327 miles
  • 2014 – 41,434 miles
  • 2013 – 34,286 miles
  • 2012 – 28,160 miles
  • 2011 – 20,806 miles
  • 2008 – 17,258 miles
  • 2007 – 15,602 miles
  • 2006 – 13,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,519 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,519 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    500741737239
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded

  2. Fail120,485 miles (+6,704)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    511976629961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded

  3. Pass113,781 miles (+5,917)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    192668296403
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,864 miles (+6,064)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    878825575557
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,800 miles (+6,311)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,800 miles
    Test number
    446235134299
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,489 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    922594414051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,456 miles (+7,018)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    779307794742
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass88,438 miles (+7,391)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    259910064505
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    738065824012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail81,047 miles (+6,802)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    938287379534
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass74,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    404857933685
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail74,245 miles (+5,177)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,245 miles
    Test number
    567471783738
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass69,068 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    397024412031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail68,992 miles (+5,480)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    362479816260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass63,512 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,512 miles
    Test number
    119503122239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,324 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    368267304018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    525856655076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,327 miles (+6,893)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    148336455069
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass41,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    519404044047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,434 miles (+7,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    837374444057
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  21. Pass34,286 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    536690953055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,160 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    437118452010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,806 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    335190561061
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass20,806 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    345630861004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    553216198079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,258 miles (+1,656)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    713336398007
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass15,602 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,602 miles
    Test number
    103886977434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,787 miles
    Test number
    772831256061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S5 DBJ

Does S5 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DBJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DBJ?
The MOT on S5 DBJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DBJ done?
S5 DBJ was recorded at 120,519 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
Has S5 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DBJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 DBJ 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 S5 DBJ find?
S5 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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