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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

S99 ERLMOT history

S99 ERL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 193,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

S99 ERL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2022
Mileage
193,436 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 ERL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S99 ERL was last recorded at 193,436 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,484 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,436 miles
  • 2021 – 192,484 miles
  • 2019 – 189,556 miles
  • 2018 – 188,173 miles
  • 2017 – 185,995 miles
  • 2016 – 183,925 miles
  • 2015 – 182,062 miles
  • 2012 – 178,924 miles
  • 2011 – 176,707 miles
  • 2010 – 174,309 miles
  • 2009 – 170,535 miles
  • 2008 – 169,635 miles
  • 2007 – 169,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail193,436 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front brake disc has been over heating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail193,436 miles (+952)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,436 miles
    Test number
    666430007884
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass192,484 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    192,484 miles
    Test number
    196104675058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail192,424 miles (+2,868)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,424 miles
    Test number
    454550976849
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,556 miles (+1,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,556 miles
    Test number
    292415382071
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass188,173 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    188,173 miles
    Test number
    229184628017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail188,044 miles (+2,049)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,044 miles
    Test number
    307669277508
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass185,995 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    185,995 miles
    Test number
    385106788383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes not fully checked due to being greased

  8. Pass183,925 miles (+121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    183,925 miles
    Test number
    504738222373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc has been over heating
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking

  9. Fail183,804 miles (+1,742)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,804 miles
    Test number
    368493638341
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc has been over heating
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake

  10. Pass182,062 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    182,062 miles
    Test number
    727429345142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,924 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    178,924 miles
    Test number
    907549572172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,707 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    176,707 miles
    Test number
    739532881198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail176,611 miles (+2,302)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,611 miles
    Test number
    668673471185
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass174,309 miles (+3,774)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    174,309 miles
    Test number
    613603680164
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted

  15. Pass170,535 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    170,535 miles
    Test number
    393343469073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Fail170,507 miles (+872)2 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,507 miles
    Test number
    350968659030
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass169,635 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    169,635 miles
    Test number
    911694658005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass169,118 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    169,118 miles
    Test number
    151337757441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail169,109 miles1 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    992719827057
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about S99 ERL

Does S99 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 ERL expired on 11 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 ERL?
The MOT on S99 ERL expired on 11 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 ERL done?
S99 ERL was recorded at 193,436 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has S99 ERL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 ERL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S99 ERL 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 S99 ERL find?
S99 ERL failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; offside front brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator, and 6 more.

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