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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S5 VLEMOT history

S5 VLE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S5 VLE grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
179,559 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 VLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 VLE was last recorded at 179,559 miles on 8 May 2026, 4,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,818 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,741 miles
Average per year
7,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,559 miles
  • 2025 – 174,818 miles
  • 2024 – 172,076 miles
  • 2023 – 169,297 miles
  • 2022 – 166,012 miles
  • 2020 – 165,545 miles
  • 2019 – 160,136 miles
  • 2018 – 154,435 miles
  • 2017 – 146,146 miles
  • 2016 – 131,214 miles
  • 2015 – 95,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure Side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,559 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,559 miles
    Test number
    934126737758
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure Side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail179,559 miles (+4,741)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,559 miles
    Test number
    377032572277
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure Side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass174,818 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,818 miles
    Test number
    867735245892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail174,802 miles (+2,726)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    180658136028
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken from DPF flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer detached from metal exhaust mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass172,076 miles (+10)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,076 miles
    Test number
    286486572253
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror housing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAmber brake wear light on

  6. Fail172,066 miles (+2,769)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,066 miles
    Test number
    711886552209
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror housing slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAmber brake wear light on

  7. Pass169,297 miles (+3,285)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,297 miles
    Test number
    245610487847
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,012 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,012 miles
    Test number
    652367983300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail166,007 miles (+462)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,007 miles
    Test number
    835124410293
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe leaking above diesel tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeaters not working nearside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass165,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,545 miles
    Test number
    191241028945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing rear cover is damaged but no play or roughness

  11. Fail165,545 miles (+5,409)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,545 miles
    Test number
    866149605452
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing rear cover is damaged but no play or roughness

  12. Pass160,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,136 miles
    Test number
    454147785487
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail160,136 miles (+5,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,136 miles
    Test number
    228472916568
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass154,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,435 miles
    Test number
    825621424833
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail154,431 miles (+8,285)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,431 miles
    Test number
    166104380137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass146,146 miles (+14,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,146 miles
    Test number
    529566359024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,214 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,214 miles
    Test number
    285595932532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

  18. Fail131,211 miles (+35,805)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,211 miles
    Test number
    567289064980
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

  19. Pass95,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,406 miles
    Test number
    790499958385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 VLE

Does S5 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 VLE is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 VLE?
The MOT on S5 VLE is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 VLE done?
S5 VLE was recorded at 179,559 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,912 miles a year.
Has S5 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 VLE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 VLE 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 VLE find?
S5 VLE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator insecure side repeater; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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