Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,299 cc
S796 GHJMOT history
S796 GHJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 230,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 230,560 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S796 GHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S796 GHJ was last recorded at 230,560 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2008: 53 miles, lower than 58,225 miles on 26 Jan 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 227,040 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,520 miles
- Average per year
- 8,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,560 miles
- 2025 – 227,040 miles
- 2024 – 223,512 miles
- 2023 – 218,985 miles
- 2022 – 215,202 miles
- 2021 – 213,879 miles
- 2020 – 212,974 miles
- 2019 – 212,225 miles
- 2018 – 210,979 miles
- 2017 – 210,270 miles
- 2016 – 209,174 miles
- 2015 – 207,470 miles
- 2014 – 206,019 miles
- 2013 – 204,529 miles
- 2012 – 204,340 miles
- 2010 – 203,423 miles
- 2009 – 2,653 miles
- 2008 – 53 miles
- 2007 – 58,225 miles
- 2006 – 52,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,560 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
30 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,560 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 230,560 miles
- Test number
- 886009051937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass227,040 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 227,040 miles
- Test number
- 646033251064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,040 miles (+3,528)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,040 miles
- Test number
- 229339250988
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass223,512 miles (+4,527)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 223,512 miles
- Test number
- 875492518245
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass218,985 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 218,985 miles
- Test number
- 258845294313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil light illuminated
Fail218,985 miles (+3,783)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,985 miles
- Test number
- 689953904214
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil light illuminated
Pass215,202 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 215,202 miles
- Test number
- 725582659535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre heavily perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished/splitting in between tread
Fail215,202 miles (+14)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,202 miles
- Test number
- 203586811747
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check as passenger door not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre heavily perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished/splitting in between tread
Fail215,188 miles (+1,309)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,188 miles
- Test number
- 388007629179
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass213,879 miles (+905)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 213,879 miles
- Test number
- 518952987693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass212,974 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 212,974 miles
- Test number
- 353242582947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail212,966 miles (+741)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,966 miles
- Test number
- 609179264192
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass212,225 miles (+1,246)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 212,225 miles
- Test number
- 287282382187
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass210,979 miles (+709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 210,979 miles
- Test number
- 180232841805
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
Pass210,270 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 210,270 miles
- Test number
- 427698481283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,263 miles (+1,089)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,263 miles
- Test number
- 835006732880
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass209,174 miles (+1,704)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 209,174 miles
- Test number
- 450700987482
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth wiper blades split at ends
Pass207,470 miles (+1,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 207,470 miles
- Test number
- 666889555181
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass206,019 miles (+354)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 206,019 miles
- Test number
- 376984174137
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked & perished
Fail205,665 miles (+1,136)12 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,665 miles
- Test number
- 975010864178
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked & perished
Pass204,529 miles (+189)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 204,529 miles
- Test number
- 569410853104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass204,340 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 204,340 miles
- Test number
- 785070572133
- NoteN/s/f brake hose perrished
- NoteO/s side marker lamp n/w
- NoteO/s/f brake hose perrished
Fail204,340 miles (+917)7 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,340 miles
- Test number
- 635407262160
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteN/s/f brake hose perrished
- NoteO/s side marker lamp n/w
- NoteO/s/f brake hose perrished
Pass203,423 miles (+200,770)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 203,423 miles
- Test number
- 353640750269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,653 miles (+2,600)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 2,653 miles
- Test number
- 900373589103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53 miles (-58,172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 53 miles
- Test number
- 174749628176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,225 miles (+77)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 58,225 miles
- Test number
- 943156127080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s centre marker light inop
- NoteRear bumper corners missing but no sharp edges likely to injure pedestrians
- NoteWindscreen cracked outside of zone a and b
Fail58,148 miles (+5,271)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,148 miles
- Test number
- 590949517001
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear bumper corners missing but not leaving edges likely to injure people
- NoteO/s centre marker light inop
Pass52,877 miles (+45)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 52,877 miles
- Test number
- 152137716429
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- NoteOs mid side light inopertive
Fail52,832 miles5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,832 miles
- Test number
- 573922316071
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBumper damaged
- NoteHand brake cable getting corroded
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Questions about S796 GHJ
- Does S796 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 GHJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S796 GHJ?
- The MOT on S796 GHJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S796 GHJ done?
- S796 GHJ was recorded at 230,560 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,684 miles a year.
- Has S796 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S796 GHJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S796 GHJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S796 GHJ find?
- S796 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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