
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
W5 XSSMOT history
W5 XSS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 177,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 177,430 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,066 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 XSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 4 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 XSS was last recorded at 177,430 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 14,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,038 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,392 miles
- Average per year
- 14,066 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,430 miles
- 2025 – 163,038 miles
- 2024 – 144,529 miles
- 2023 – 132,754 miles
- 2022 – 123,042 miles
- 2021 – 105,441 miles
- 2020 – 90,666 miles
- 2019 – 75,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,430 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 177,430 miles
- Test number
- 993474340618
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail177,430 miles (+14,392)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,430 miles
- Test number
- 854775519632
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,038 miles (+710)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 163,038 miles
- Test number
- 182343495773
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,328 miles (+17,799)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,328 miles
- Test number
- 112198414427
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,529 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 144,529 miles
- Test number
- 148135118000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,462 miles (+11,708)3 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,462 miles
- Test number
- 473819177122
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,754 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,754 miles
- Test number
- 156672251382
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail132,750 miles (+9,708)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,750 miles
- Test number
- 912217278180
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,042 miles (+157)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 123,042 miles
- Test number
- 389239159522
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail122,885 miles (+17,444)3 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,885 miles
- Test number
- 622902940224
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass105,441 miles (+14,775)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 105,441 miles
- Test number
- 591301329018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,666 miles (+15,638)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 90,666 miles
- Test number
- 773189889572
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cut in sidewall
Pass75,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,028 miles
- Test number
- 538195467901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 XSS
- Does W5 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 XSS is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 XSS?
- The MOT on W5 XSS is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 XSS done?
- W5 XSS was recorded at 177,430 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 14,066 miles a year.
- Has W5 XSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 XSS has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on W5 XSS 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 XSS find?
- W5 XSS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.
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