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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

V16 DGSMOT history

V16 DGS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V16 DGS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,047 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 DGS was last recorded at 168,047 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,047 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,047 miles
  • 2025 – 163,179 miles
  • 2024 – 158,340 miles
  • 2023 – 151,921 miles
  • 2022 – 145,914 miles
  • 2021 – 138,826 miles
  • 2020 – 130,221 miles
  • 2019 – 121,401 miles
  • 2018 – 113,452 miles
  • 2017 – 104,894 miles
  • 2016 – 93,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,047 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front shock absorbers dust covers adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,047 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,047 miles
    Test number
    407759186494
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail168,047 miles (+4,868)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,047 miles
    Test number
    186356766336
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass163,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    163,179 miles
    Test number
    199457810365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,179 miles (+4,839)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,179 miles
    Test number
    193431570351
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both center sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,340 miles (+106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,340 miles
    Test number
    607411727612
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers dust covers adrift
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lamp damaged

  6. Fail158,234 miles (+6,313)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,234 miles
    Test number
    104776480508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers dust covers adrift
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lamp damaged

  7. Pass151,921 miles (+6,007)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,921 miles
    Test number
    977611883059
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber dust covers adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,914 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,914 miles
    Test number
    392968544062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,897 miles (+7,071)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,897 miles
    Test number
    978868824839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/65 r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,826 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,826 miles
    Test number
    194478334265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust shroud missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail138,766 miles (+8,545)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,766 miles
    Test number
    629861976970
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust shroud missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass130,221 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    578621471942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail130,221 miles (+8,820)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    978122267055
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass121,401 miles (+7,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    953121437168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass113,452 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,452 miles
    Test number
    718728796520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail113,424 miles (+8,530)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,424 miles
    Test number
    663433125733
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass104,894 miles (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,894 miles
    Test number
    491697892302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail104,840 miles (+10,902)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    364853563492
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack End (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass93,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,938 miles
    Test number
    514758222369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,938 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,938 miles
    Test number
    827372694660
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V16 DGS

Does V16 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 DGS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 DGS?
The MOT on V16 DGS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 DGS done?
V16 DGS was recorded at 168,047 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 7,129 miles a year.
Has V16 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 DGS has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 DGS 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 V16 DGS find?
V16 DGS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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