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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S735 BWPMOT history

S735 BWP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 265,504 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
265,504 km
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,309 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S735 BWP was last recorded at 265,504 km on 21 May 2026, 7,867 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,637 km · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,867 km
Average per year
5,309 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,504 km
  • 2024 – 257,637 km
  • 2023 – 255,220 km
  • 2021 – 255,220 km
  • 2018 – 239,971 km
  • 2017 – 226,588 km
  • 2016 – 222,531 km
  • 2013 – 196,695 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,504 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake flexi hose showing signs of deterioration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,504 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    265,504 km
    Test number
    875281885550
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass259,979 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    259,979 miles
    Test number
    917488523386
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass257,637 km (+296)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    257,637 km
    Test number
    205747001044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail257,341 km (+2,121)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,341 km
    Test number
    987269201554
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired bracket ball joint broken (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch faulty all lights turn off when operating main beam (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass255,220 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    255,220 km
    Test number
    958115186413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail255,220 km4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,220 km
    Test number
    532002208910
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass255,220 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    255,220 km
    Test number
    857732010733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail255,220 km2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,220 km
    Test number
    285049125019
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass251,508 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    251,508 miles
    Test number
    957058958118
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail251,508 miles (+9,323)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,508 miles
    Test number
    637033706038
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass242,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    242,185 miles
    Test number
    520330598995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail242,185 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,185 miles
    Test number
    564905164338
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass239,971 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    239,971 km
    Test number
    394227071076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose showing signs of deterioration

  14. Fail239,971 km (+13,383)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,971 km
    Test number
    533230942409
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Hole in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose showing signs of deterioration

  15. Pass226,588 km (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    226,588 km
    Test number
    677038854789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass222,531 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    222,531 km
    Test number
    677309884697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail222,531 km6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,531 km
    Test number
    387097203311
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass216,652 miles (+14,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    216,652 miles
    Test number
    898941565115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass202,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    202,522 miles
    Test number
    259721664493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass196,695 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    196,695 km
    Test number
    317985353141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail196,695 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,695 km
    Test number
    379485753199
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Questions about S735 BWP

Does S735 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S735 BWP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S735 BWP?
The MOT on S735 BWP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S735 BWP done?
S735 BWP was recorded at 265,504 km at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,309 km a year.
Has S735 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 BWP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S735 BWP 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 S735 BWP find?
S735 BWP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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