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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S85 LVYMOT history

S85 LVY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,270 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 LVY
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 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 LVY was last recorded at 125,270 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,156 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,114 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,270 miles
  • 2025 – 121,156 miles
  • 2024 – 114,482 miles
  • 2023 – 110,576 miles
  • 2022 – 105,515 miles
  • 2021 – 101,562 miles
  • 2019 – 98,487 miles
  • 2018 – 92,526 miles
  • 2017 – 86,672 miles
  • 2016 – 85,172 miles
  • 2015 – 82,976 miles
  • 2014 – 80,948 miles
  • 2013 – 79,047 miles
  • 2012 – 77,281 miles
  • 2011 – 74,792 miles
  • 2010 – 71,420 miles
  • 2009 – 69,092 miles
  • 2008 – 65,540 miles
  • 2007 – 63,085 miles
  • 2006 – 59,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ALL brake discs badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    280825952834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  2. Fail125,270 miles (+4,114)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    880126240300
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  3. Pass121,156 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    694236685133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  4. Fail121,156 miles (+6,674)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    860707604783
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  5. Pass114,482 miles (+3,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    772789043692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  6. Pass110,576 miles (+5,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,576 miles
    Test number
    836876863115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  7. Pass105,515 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    626275263391
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass101,562 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    683010056748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,487 miles (+5,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    699221607565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,526 miles (+5,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    146830377346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    540327061839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,672 miles (+1,500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    249265277244
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass85,172 miles (+2,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    986779911414
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill getting corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill getting corroded
    • AdvisorySlight suface corrosion on brake pipes

  14. Pass82,976 miles (+103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    930134664929
    • AdvisoryALL brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryBOTH front and BOTH rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rack ends

  15. Fail82,873 miles (+1,925)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    329624645357
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL brake discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryBOTH front and BOTH rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rack ends

  16. Pass80,948 miles (+1,901)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    755641154288
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s outer sill corroded

  17. Pass79,047 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    237537163290
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail79,047 miles (+1,766)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    509787663214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass77,281 miles (+2,489)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    148867842286
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust mid section getting corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on n/s mid. outer sill

  20. Pass74,792 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    265958541289
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAux belt cracking
    • NoteBattry insecure
    • NoteBlow from number one injector
    • NoteNearside headlamp leveler not working

  21. Fail74,792 miles (+3,372)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    747168441219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAux belt cracking
    • NoteBattry insecure
    • NoteBlow from number one injector
    • NoteNearside headlamp leveler not working

  22. Pass71,420 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    362175340450
    • NoteSlight corrosion / blow on exhaust mid. section
    • NoteVery slight play in front lower balljoints

  23. Fail71,420 miles (+2,328)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,420 miles
    Test number
    590445540237
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion / blow on exhaust mid. section
    • NoteVery slight play in front lower balljoints

  24. Pass69,092 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    900842159208
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f lower balljoint

  25. Fail69,082 miles (+3,542)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    552300259276
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f lower balljoint

  26. Pass65,540 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    760029648240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,085 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    864537367209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,240 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    354805776450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  29. Pass59,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    434024616293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  30. Fail59,114 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    873234116207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about S85 LVY

Does S85 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 LVY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 LVY?
The MOT on S85 LVY is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 LVY done?
S85 LVY was recorded at 125,270 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has S85 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 LVY has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S85 LVY 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 S85 LVY find?
S85 LVY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate.

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