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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S72 DAEMOT history

S72 DAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
165,148 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 DAE
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 expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 DAE was last recorded at 165,148 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 4,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,662 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,486 miles
Average per year
2,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,148 miles
  • 2022 – 160,662 miles
  • 2021 – 155,985 miles
  • 2019 – 155,783 miles
  • 2016 – 152,885 miles
  • 2014 – 149,244 miles
  • 2013 – 147,768 miles
  • 2012 – 144,405 miles
  • 2010 – 141,008 miles
  • 2009 – 138,036 miles
  • 2007 – 135,553 miles
  • 2006 – 126,480 miles
  • 2005 – 121,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,148 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension components slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,148 miles (+4,486)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,148 miles
    Test number
    866273825546
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass160,662 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    409259258789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,985 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,985 miles
    Test number
    981725582524
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  4. Fail155,965 miles (+182)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,965 miles
    Test number
    510169427272
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  5. Pass155,783 miles (+160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,783 miles
    Test number
    207884343351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail155,623 miles (+2,738)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,623 miles
    Test number
    238765791457
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,885 miles
    Test number
    824398694850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail152,885 miles (+3,641)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,885 miles
    Test number
    430638091529
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass149,244 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,244 miles
    Test number
    999974624384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail149,238 miles (+1,470)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,238 miles
    Test number
    579643524382
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass147,768 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    199170933336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail147,768 miles (+3,363)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    199849723309
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass144,405 miles (+3,397)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    179271912069
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear quater bumpers missing
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s sill and filler applied
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r wing and filler applied
    • NoteN/s/f marker lens damaged
    • NoteTemp repair n/s/r light lens

  14. Pass141,008 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    141,008 miles
    Test number
    454010350462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,036 miles (+911)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    202420059389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s front tyre perrished

  16. Pass137,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    894114119042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail137,125 miles (+1,572)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    714023119091
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass135,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,553 miles
    Test number
    334553937242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail135,544 miles (+9,064)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,544 miles
    Test number
    684133937244
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass126,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    201251446218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,480 miles (+5,287)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,480 miles
    Test number
    960408906271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering heavy on idle

  22. Pass121,193 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    121,193 miles
    Test number
    200534615251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,182 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,182 miles
    Test number
    614538505263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
    • NoteFront discs worn + corroded

Questions about S72 DAE

Does S72 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 DAE expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 DAE?
The MOT on S72 DAE expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 DAE done?
S72 DAE was recorded at 165,148 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
Has S72 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 DAE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S72 DAE 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 S72 DAE find?
S72 DAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod, and 2 more.

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