Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Yellow · Diesel · 1997 · 2,874 cc
SCN 49MOT history
SCN 49 is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 188,444 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SCN 49
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SCN 49 was last recorded at 188,444 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,081 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 363 miles
- Average per year
- 2,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,444 miles
- 2025 – 188,081 miles
- 2024 – 187,183 miles
- 2023 – 187,054 miles
- 2022 – 186,790 miles
- 2019 – 184,861 miles
- 2018 – 181,155 miles
- 2017 – 178,959 miles
- 2016 – 173,796 miles
- 2015 – 171,355 miles
- 2014 – 168,221 miles
- 2013 – 164,505 miles
- 2012 – 160,599 miles
- 2011 – 155,918 miles
- 2010 – 152,083 miles
- 2009 – 151,299 miles
- 2008 – 148,726 miles
- 2007 – 145,371 miles
- 2006 – 133,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear service brake slight low effort
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,444 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 188,444 miles
- Test number
- 912794554679
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail188,444 miles (+363)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,444 miles
- Test number
- 846544290877
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,081 miles (+898)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 188,081 miles
- Test number
- 415724602838
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake slight low effort (1.2.1 (c))
Pass187,183 miles (+129)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 187,183 miles
- Test number
- 391809394220
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake slight low effort
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to examine testable items
Pass187,054 miles (+264)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,054 miles
- Test number
- 418549944927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake slight low effort
Pass186,790 miles (+1,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 186,790 miles
- Test number
- 716146068184
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake slightly slow to operate
Pass184,861 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 184,861 miles
- Test number
- 665921626676
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass181,155 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 181,155 miles
- Test number
- 653575114834
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass178,959 miles (+5,163)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 178,959 miles
- Test number
- 854981104655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,796 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 173,796 miles
- Test number
- 146902928098
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass171,355 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 171,355 miles
- Test number
- 709512065072
- AdvisoryInner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOuter Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail171,355 miles (+3,134)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,355 miles
- Test number
- 138662765066
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryInner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOuter Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass168,221 miles (+3,716)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 168,221 miles
- Test number
- 186763564460
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail164,505 miles2 repaired8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,505 miles
- Test number
- 518785463090
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass164,505 miles (+3,906)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 164,505 miles
- Test number
- 697195863099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail160,599 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,599 miles
- Test number
- 106278762021
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass160,599 miles (+4,681)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 160,599 miles
- Test number
- 716328462027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass155,918 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 155,918 miles
- Test number
- 238397961011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSharp on mascot on bonnet
Fail155,918 miles (+3,835)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,918 miles
- Test number
- 278296561062
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSharp on mascot on bonnet
Pass152,083 miles (+784)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 152,083 miles
- Test number
- 814297760079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteChip on windscreen
- NoteDamage to nearside rear lamp
- NoteLower engin e covers fitted .... unable to examine components beneath
- NoteSurface rust on underbody of vehicle
Pass151,299 miles (+2,573)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 151,299 miles
- Test number
- 640183569068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChips on windscreen 1 in zone a & 1 in zone b .
- NoteCorrosion around battery
- NoteMain brake pipes showing corrosion .
Pass148,726 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 148,726 miles
- Test number
- 904573958002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,719 miles (+3,348)9 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,719 miles
- Test number
- 550371858015
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteMain brake pipes showing corrosion
- NoteN/s/f door & wheel arch corroded
- NoteRear no plate faded
Pass145,371 miles (+11,431)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 145,371 miles
- Test number
- 971700767024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,940 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,940 miles
- Test number
- 700466066018
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass133,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 133,940 miles
- Test number
- 944326766018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SCN 49
- What vehicle is registration SCN 49 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SCN 49 on a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Feb 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does SCN 49 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCN 49 is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SCN 49?
- The MOT on SCN 49 is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SCN 49 done?
- SCN 49 was recorded at 188,444 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
- Has SCN 49 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SCN 49 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on SCN 49 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 SCN 49 find?
- SCN 49 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes.
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