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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

S5 XYWMOT history

S5 XYW is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S5 XYW red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,560 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XYW was last recorded at 146,560 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,556 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,560 miles
  • 2025 – 143,976 miles
  • 2024 – 141,594 miles
  • 2023 – 139,684 miles
  • 2022 – 138,404 miles
  • 2021 – 137,793 miles
  • 2020 – 137,630 miles
  • 2019 – 137,418 miles
  • 2018 – 136,649 miles
  • 2017 – 134,926 miles
  • 2016 – 131,059 miles
  • 2015 – 126,918 miles
  • 2014 – 120,433 miles
  • 2013 – 116,654 miles
  • 2012 – 109,475 miles
  • 2011 – 96,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,560 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,560 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    712097576169
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,556 miles (+2,580)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    805161190623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass143,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    615531661521
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail143,972 miles (+2,378)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    400523619657
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass141,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,594 miles
    Test number
    400967541024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail141,594 miles (+1,910)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,594 miles
    Test number
    164775046462
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass139,684 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,684 miles
    Test number
    875890780989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
  8. Pass138,404 miles (+611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,404 miles
    Test number
    118573388237
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (Differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass137,793 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,793 miles
    Test number
    229196667987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,630 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    925141560797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,418 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    444717219618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,649 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,649 miles
    Test number
    886011977759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,926 miles
    Test number
    783681482360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,926 miles (+3,867)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,926 miles
    Test number
    957181749807
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
  15. Pass131,059 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,059 miles
    Test number
    771409022440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,918 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    393603295530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,433 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,433 miles
    Test number
    317266694170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,654 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,654 miles
    Test number
    916470093166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,475 miles (+12,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    528476932202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,900 miles (+443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    177368821296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass96,457 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,457 miles
    Test number
    198229061495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail96,456 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,456 miles
    Test number
    446358861089
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S5 XYW

Does S5 XYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XYW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 XYW?
The MOT on S5 XYW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 XYW done?
S5 XYW was recorded at 146,560 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has S5 XYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XYW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 XYW 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 XYW find?
S5 XYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges, and 4 more.

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