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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

W5 RSCMOT history

W5 RSC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 191,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

W5 RSC silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,399 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RSC was last recorded at 191,399 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,816 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,583 miles
Average per year
5,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,399 miles
  • 2025 – 186,816 miles
  • 2024 – 183,360 miles
  • 2023 – 183,126 miles
  • 2022 – 182,455 miles
  • 2019 – 177,686 miles
  • 2018 – 173,137 miles
  • 2017 – 167,962 miles
  • 2016 – 155,931 miles
  • 2015 – 144,624 miles
  • 2014 – 130,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,399 miles
    Test number
    991357421090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail191,399 miles (+4,583)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,399 miles
    Test number
    151560689775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass186,816 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,816 miles
    Test number
    485892448017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,360 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,360 miles
    Test number
    746902070667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,126 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,126 miles
    Test number
    433580028926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass182,455 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    182,455 miles
    Test number
    746076933980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,011 miles (+4,325)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,011 miles
    Test number
    640475670128
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass177,686 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,686 miles
    Test number
    993653874325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail177,672 miles (+4,535)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,672 miles
    Test number
    312153467707
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass173,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,137 miles
    Test number
    472991946829
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Fail173,137 miles (+5,175)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,137 miles
    Test number
    304991812030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass167,962 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,962 miles
    Test number
    113898033754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail167,962 miles (+12,031)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,962 miles
    Test number
    764504990981
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass155,931 miles (+11,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,931 miles
    Test number
    633002698492
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 4mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass144,624 miles (+14,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,624 miles
    Test number
    889863605155
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  16. Pass130,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,111 miles
    Test number
    589957874046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RSC

Does W5 RSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RSC is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 RSC?
The MOT on W5 RSC is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RSC done?
W5 RSC was recorded at 191,399 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,133 miles a year.
Has W5 RSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RSC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 RSC 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 W5 RSC find?
W5 RSC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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