Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc
S5 FLVMOT history
S5 FLV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 180,098 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 FLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 FLV was last recorded at 180,098 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 27,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2021: 93,079 miles, lower than 276,527 miles on 20 Apr 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,351 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 27,747 miles
- Average per year
- 11,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,098 miles
- 2025 – 152,351 miles
- 2024 – 130,694 miles
- 2023 – 106,829 miles
- 2022 – 103,455 miles
- 2021 – 93,079 miles
- 2020 – 276,527 miles
- 2019 – 228,801 miles
- 2017 – 147,465 miles
- 2016 – 91,256 miles
- 2015 – 78,953 miles
- 2014 – 47,616 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,098 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,098 miles (+27,747)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 180,098 miles
- Test number
- 935076116842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,351 miles (+21,657)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,351 miles
- Test number
- 611359068548
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,694 miles (+23,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 130,694 miles
- Test number
- 649320873787
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,829 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 106,829 miles
- Test number
- 831620068499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r16c 115-113r (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail106,822 miles (+3,367)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,822 miles
- Test number
- 237034740066
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65r16c 115-113r (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,455 miles (+10,376)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 954944180307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,079 miles (-183,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,079 miles
- Test number
- 397187248357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass276,527 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 276,527 miles
- Test number
- 463075606175
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail276,527 miles (+47,726)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,527 miles
- Test number
- 470278621924
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorPosition lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass228,801 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 228,801 miles
- Test number
- 645385352946
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured main battery lead below vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive play in nearside rack end
Fail228,801 miles (+81,336)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,801 miles
- Test number
- 454612006703
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak turbo flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured main battery lead below vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExcessive play in nearside rack end
Pass147,465 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 147,465 miles
- Test number
- 946236531708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pad sensor light on
Fail147,461 miles (+56,205)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,461 miles
- Test number
- 795466741562
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 91,256 miles
- Test number
- 602908576852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,256 miles (+11,800)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,256 miles
- Test number
- 898616227980
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,456 miles (+503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 79,456 miles
- Test number
- 325429491199
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail78,953 miles (+31,337)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,953 miles
- Test number
- 356522637780
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside All position lamps not working centre side marker (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass47,616 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 47,616 miles
- Test number
- 327284344333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine management lamp on
- NoteNearside side marker not working
Fail47,616 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,616 miles
- Test number
- 487964244376
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine management lamp on
- NoteNearside side marker not working
Questions about S5 FLV
- Does S5 FLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 FLV is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 FLV?
- The MOT on S5 FLV is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 FLV done?
- S5 FLV was recorded at 180,098 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 11,196 miles a year.
- Has S5 FLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 FLV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S5 FLV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S5 FLV find?
- S5 FLV passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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