Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc
S726 DWYMOT history
S726 DWY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 141,238 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S726 DWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S726 DWY was last recorded at 141,238 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 140,029 miles · 15 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,209 miles
- Average per year
- 3,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,238 miles
- 2021 – 140,029 miles
- 2019 – 139,950 miles
- 2017 – 139,552 miles
- 2016 – 138,076 miles
- 2015 – 135,145 miles
- 2014 – 133,963 miles
- 2013 – 131,578 miles
- 2012 – 128,963 miles
- 2011 – 124,703 miles
- 2010 – 112,135 miles
- 2009 – 103,855 miles
- 2007 – 94,758 miles
- 2006 – 78,822 miles
- 2005 – 67,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
All metal brake pipes corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Damage to nearside rear light lense
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside rear brake binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 141,238 miles
- Test number
- 665093701779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail141,238 miles (+1,209)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,238 miles
- Test number
- 925082802015
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,029 miles (+79)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,029 miles
- Test number
- 714703504085
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition
- AdvisorySteering heavy
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass139,950 miles (+398)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,950 miles
- Test number
- 328468010048
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear light lense
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and slight blow
- AdvisoryFreeplay at steering wheel
- AdvisoryFront antiroll bar d bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
Pass139,552 miles (+1,476)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 139,552 miles
- Test number
- 974772837323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear light lense
- AdvisoryFree play at steering wheel
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded
Pass138,076 miles (+2,931)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 138,076 miles
- Test number
- 432585749450
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryFront and rear antiroll bar D bushes worn
Pass135,145 miles (+1,182)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 135,145 miles
- Test number
- 479793545177
- NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass133,963 miles (+2,385)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 133,963 miles
- Test number
- 199858044192
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front antiroll bar d bushes worn
Pass131,578 miles (+2,615)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 131,578 miles
- Test number
- 917640733176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNearside wiper split
- NotePlay in steering rack and both front hubs
Pass128,963 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,963 miles
- Test number
- 188612832100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail128,963 miles (+4,260)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,963 miles
- Test number
- 448117012152
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,703 miles (+12,568)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 124,703 miles
- Test number
- 218331341495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,135 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 112,135 miles
- Test number
- 861652040158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass103,855 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 103,855 miles
- Test number
- 843054769145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,852 miles (+9,094)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,852 miles
- Test number
- 222705659183
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,758 miles (+15,936)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 94,758 miles
- Test number
- 244478937307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront pads starting to wear.
- NoteSlight play in steering rack.
Pass78,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 78,822 miles
- Test number
- 923001326336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,822 miles (+11,693)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,822 miles
- Test number
- 493590426440
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass67,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 67,129 miles
- Test number
- 113389415320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S726 DWY
- Does S726 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S726 DWY expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S726 DWY?
- The MOT on S726 DWY expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S726 DWY done?
- S726 DWY was recorded at 141,238 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
- Has S726 DWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S726 DWY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S726 DWY 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 S726 DWY find?
- S726 DWY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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