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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S717 RETMOT history

S717 RET is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,418 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 RET
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 valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 RET was last recorded at 182,418 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,496 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,418 miles
  • 2025 – 181,496 miles
  • 2024 – 180,034 miles
  • 2023 – 172,607 miles
  • 2022 – 166,341 miles
  • 2021 – 155,710 miles
  • 2020 – 154,712 miles
  • 2019 – 151,203 miles
  • 2018 – 151,040 miles
  • 2017 – 150,816 miles
  • 2016 – 149,853 miles
  • 2015 – 148,433 miles
  • 2014 – 146,598 miles
  • 2013 – 145,303 miles
  • 2012 – 144,847 miles
  • 2011 – 144,623 miles
  • 2010 – 142,132 miles
  • 2009 – 139,655 miles
  • 2008 – 136,466 miles
  • 2007 – 135,546 miles
  • 2006 – 134,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,418 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rear of subframe mounts both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front both doors corroded at the bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,418 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,418 miles
    Test number
    283088714760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,496 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    181,496 miles
    Test number
    297844318349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rear of subframe mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both doors corroded at the bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail181,495 miles (+1,461)1 dangerous17 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,495 miles
    Test number
    493578480985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector spill off pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning modified front facing not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rear of subframe mounts both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both doors corroded at the bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass180,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    180,034 miles
    Test number
    134154699422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail180,034 miles (+2)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,034 miles
    Test number
    400303311276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Fail180,032 miles (+7,425)1 dangerous21 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    183852863367
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass172,607 miles (+6,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,607 miles
    Test number
    488956135452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass166,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,341 miles
    Test number
    273344146965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,341 miles (+10,631)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,341 miles
    Test number
    448854246957
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass155,710 miles (+998)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,710 miles
    Test number
    817671089722
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  11. Pass154,712 miles (+3,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,712 miles
    Test number
    440739433276
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass151,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    151,203 miles
    Test number
    670137072427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail151,203 miles (+163)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,203 miles
    Test number
    566297062409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  14. Pass151,040 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,040 miles
    Test number
    143054981414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass150,816 miles (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    340282266050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass149,853 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,853 miles
    Test number
    710192358048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass148,433 miles (+1,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,433 miles
    Test number
    697036705199
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Pass146,598 miles (+1,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,598 miles
    Test number
    246589094001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Fail145,303 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,303 miles
    Test number
    567551903146
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass145,303 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,303 miles
    Test number
    869441203182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail144,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    607529152029
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass144,847 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    988669152024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass144,623 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    144,623 miles
    Test number
    797224371068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass142,132 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    142,132 miles
    Test number
    591455970050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass139,655 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    139,655 miles
    Test number
    973946159067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,466 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    136,466 miles
    Test number
    142547158432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass135,546 miles (+1,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    462807517077
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass134,024 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    160157716439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise all metal brake pipes covered in grease.

Questions about S717 RET

Does S717 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S717 RET is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S717 RET?
The MOT on S717 RET is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S717 RET done?
S717 RET was recorded at 182,418 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has S717 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 RET has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S717 RET 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 S717 RET find?
S717 RET passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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