
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
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.
- 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
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 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.
Pass182,418 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 182,418 miles
- Test number
- 283088714760
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass180,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 180,034 miles
- Test number
- 134154699422
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass166,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 166,341 miles
- Test number
- 273344146965
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass144,847 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 144,847 miles
- Test number
- 988669152024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,623 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 144,623 miles
- Test number
- 797224371068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,132 miles (+2,477)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 142,132 miles
- Test number
- 591455970050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,655 miles (+3,189)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 139,655 miles
- Test number
- 973946159067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,466 miles (+920)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 136,466 miles
- Test number
- 142547158432
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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