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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

SVJ 161MOT history

SVJ 161 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 414,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

SVJ 161 white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
414,768 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
44,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SVJ 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SVJ 161 was last recorded at 414,768 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 28,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
386,531 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
28,237 miles
Average per year
44,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 414,768 miles
  • 2025 – 386,531 miles
  • 2024 – 322,526 miles
  • 2023 – 259,547 miles
  • 2021 – 193,006 miles
  • 2020 – 138,328 miles
  • 2019 – 60,591 miles
  • 2018 – 42,589 miles
  • 2017 – 35,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass414,768 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass414,768 miles (+28,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    414,768 miles
    Test number
    615054730331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass386,531 miles (+64,005)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    386,531 miles
    Test number
    501430851643
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass322,526 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    322,526 miles
    Test number
    865240296815
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail322,477 miles (+45)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,477 miles
    Test number
    246401019625
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail322,432 miles (+62,885)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,432 miles
    Test number
    929249992287
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy worn and weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre loosing air
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass259,547 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    259,547 miles
    Test number
    471132517641
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has had a living conversation fitted out inside of the rear section
  7. Fail259,546 miles (+66,540)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,546 miles
    Test number
    592170231686
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass193,006 miles (+54,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    193,006 miles
    Test number
    589174515078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  9. Pass138,328 miles (+77,737)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,328 miles
    Test number
    286188680281
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  10. Pass60,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    878936949713
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail60,591 miles (+18,002)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    714286466983
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass42,589 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    534705861399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,440 miles
    Test number
    447525269480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SVJ 161

What vehicle is registration SVJ 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SVJ 161 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Jun 2014. 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 SVJ 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SVJ 161 is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SVJ 161?
The MOT on SVJ 161 is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SVJ 161 done?
SVJ 161 was recorded at 414,768 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 44,279 miles a year.
Has SVJ 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SVJ 161 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on SVJ 161 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 SVJ 161 find?
SVJ 161 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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