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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc

S98 XNEMOT history

S98 XNE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
144,548 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 XNE
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 XNE was last recorded at 144,548 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2014: 124,007 miles, lower than 154,291 miles on 6 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,806 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,742 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,548 miles
  • 2023 – 142,806 miles
  • 2022 – 141,399 miles
  • 2021 – 139,726 miles
  • 2020 – 137,918 miles
  • 2019 – 136,836 miles
  • 2018 – 135,427 miles
  • 2017 – 133,550 miles
  • 2016 – 130,634 miles
  • 2015 – 128,029 miles
  • 2014 – 124,007 miles
  • 2013 – 154,291 miles
  • 2012 – 109,884 miles
  • 2011 – 103,078 miles
  • 2010 – 88,090 miles
  • 2009 – 76,080 miles
  • 2008 – 68,466 miles
  • 2007 – 62,689 miles
  • 2005 – 52,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,548 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,548 miles
    Test number
    948148847106
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,806 miles (+1,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,806 miles
    Test number
    320723221233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on foot brake

  3. Pass141,399 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    690008114694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  4. Pass139,726 miles (+1,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,726 miles
    Test number
    522274227540
    • AdvisoryFront n.s.f driver and n.s.f next to window seat belts require slight assistance to fully retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  5. Pass137,918 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    800768545081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,836 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,836 miles
    Test number
    192629058589
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail136,834 miles (+1,407)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    506410161219
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all hazards not workings (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central area see markings (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded see markings (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded see markings (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,427 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    324252040833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake back plates corroded.

  9. Pass133,550 miles (+2,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,550 miles
    Test number
    735698803003
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  10. Pass130,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    595796533822
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates slightly corroded

  11. Fail130,634 miles (+2,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    785672909591
    • Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates slightly corroded

  12. Pass128,029 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,029 miles
    Test number
    238990145241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,007 miles (-30,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,007 miles
    Test number
    858868934243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass154,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    819209743225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail154,290 miles (+44,406)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,290 miles
    Test number
    658709743243
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass109,884 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    337919222473
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail109,881 miles (+6,803)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    989107122209
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass103,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    179284381021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,073 miles (+14,983)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    135484581036
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass88,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    752043780091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,086 miles (+12,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,086 miles
    Test number
    830253780068
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass76,080 miles (+7,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    311056989031
    • NoteFront indicators white lite

  23. Pass68,466 miles (+5,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    942208338010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass62,689 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,689 miles
    Test number
    994685347005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    141458145238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 XNE

Does S98 XNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 XNE expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 XNE?
The MOT on S98 XNE expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 XNE done?
S98 XNE was recorded at 144,548 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has S98 XNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 XNE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S98 XNE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 XNE find?
S98 XNE passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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