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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S729 RETMOT history

S729 RET is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,111 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 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
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 RET was last recorded at 156,111 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,019 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
1,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,111 miles
  • 2025 – 154,019 miles
  • 2024 – 152,537 miles
  • 2023 – 151,130 miles
  • 2022 – 150,238 miles
  • 2021 – 148,337 miles
  • 2020 – 147,847 miles
  • 2019 – 146,809 miles
  • 2018 – 145,908 miles
  • 2017 – 144,693 miles
  • 2016 – 143,542 miles
  • 2014 – 141,419 miles
  • 2013 – 140,083 miles
  • 2012 – 137,814 miles
  • 2011 – 137,192 miles
  • 2010 – 136,671 miles
  • 2009 – 136,169 miles
  • 2008 – 135,703 miles
  • 2007 – 135,407 miles
  • 2006 – 134,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,111 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Both sills corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,111 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,111 miles
    Test number
    522246094929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass154,019 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    937262763599
    • AdvisoryOffside rear cross member corroded

  3. Pass152,537 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    277187355568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail152,534 miles (+1,404)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    723151397893
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass151,130 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,130 miles
    Test number
    357765498552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,238 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,238 miles
    Test number
    454638512152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,337 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,337 miles
    Test number
    277818678790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,847 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    236676473279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail147,828 miles (+1,019)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,828 miles
    Test number
    525308736579
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass146,809 miles (+901)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,809 miles
    Test number
    251151743276
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door Corroded On Lower Corner
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,908 miles (+1,215)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,908 miles
    Test number
    115562893987
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle body corroded

  12. Pass144,693 miles (+1,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    628016637450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded and holed

  13. Pass143,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    415314210597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail143,542 miles (+2,123)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,542 miles
    Test number
    899973851898
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass141,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    166424414350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail141,419 miles (+1,336)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,419 miles
    Test number
    187904214336
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass140,083 miles (+2,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    140,083 miles
    Test number
    628456713372
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass137,814 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    109007812321
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail137,814 miles (+622)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    367137412332
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass137,192 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,192 miles
    Test number
    146058221371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak !

  21. Fail137,192 miles (+521)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,192 miles
    Test number
    238728421342
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak !

  22. Pass136,671 miles (+502)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    263311620383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass136,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    924824919392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,169 miles (+466)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    134923119399
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass135,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    884246818346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Fail135,703 miles (+296)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,703 miles
    Test number
    432915718411
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail135,407 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,407 miles
    Test number
    384513237330
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass135,407 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    135,407 miles
    Test number
    532493037398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass134,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    134,617 miles
    Test number
    200641836398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail134,617 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,617 miles
    Test number
    860741136383
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S729 RET

Does S729 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S729 RET is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S729 RET?
The MOT on S729 RET is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S729 RET done?
S729 RET was recorded at 156,111 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 1,098 miles a year.
Has S729 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 RET has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S729 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 S729 RET find?
S729 RET passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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