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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.

W5 XSS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass177,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass105,441 miles (+14,775)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,441 miles
    Test number
    591301329018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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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