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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

S9 BCLMOT history

S9 BCL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S9 BCL silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,276 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 BCL was last recorded at 73,276 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 7,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2021: 91,721 km, lower than 98,859 km on 27 Nov 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,347 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,929 miles
Average per year
4,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,276 miles
  • 2024 – 65,347 miles
  • 2023 – 61,296 miles
  • 2022 – 58,264 miles
  • 2014 – 14,630 miles
  • 2012 – 8,353 miles
  • 2011 – 5,623 miles
  • 2010 – 2,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure side step corroded and slightly insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective silencer-tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust tail pipe very rusty but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,276 miles (+7,929)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    307413238586
    • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure side step corroded and slightly insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective silencer-tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass65,347 miles (+4,051)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    429285525417
    • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure side step corroded and slightly insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass61,296 miles (+3,032)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    855972103488
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass58,264 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    510719282537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair made (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats removed at time of test 8 passenger seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass91,721 km (-7,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,721 km
    Test number
    960512464063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test 8 passengers seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass98,859 km (+9,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,859 km
    Test number
    505994577726
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe very rusty but secure
  7. Fail89,744 km (+1,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,744 km
    Test number
    646072564208
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe very rusty but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake bind
  8. Pass88,744 km (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,744 km
    Test number
    995805619787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,697 km2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,697 km
    Test number
    745111110768
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub bearings not tested due to brakes binding
  10. Pass14,630 miles (+6,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,630 miles
    Test number
    445641504407
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  11. Pass8,353 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,353 miles
    Test number
    679154882217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,623 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    5,623 miles
    Test number
    408480901361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass2,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    2,879 miles
    Test number
    770240920377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 BCL

Does S9 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BCL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 BCL?
The MOT on S9 BCL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 BCL done?
S9 BCL was recorded at 73,276 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,567 miles a year.
Has S9 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BCL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S9 BCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 BCL find?
S9 BCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside cab steps insecure side step corroded and slightly insecure; exhaust mounting defective silencer-tailpipe missing; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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