Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
B5 VNLMOT history
B5 VNL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 22 Oct 2014. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 176,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 176,993 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B5 VNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 22 Oct 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B5 VNL was last recorded at 176,993 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 3,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,544 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,449 miles
- Average per year
- 12,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,993 miles
- 2024 – 173,544 miles
- 2022 – 168,883 miles
- 2021 – 162,397 miles
- 2020 – 146,114 miles
- 2019 – 127,983 miles
- 2018 – 103,275 miles
- 2017 – 77,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,993 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,993 miles (+3,449)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,993 miles
- Test number
- 245864175048
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass173,544 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 173,544 miles
- Test number
- 920659910610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,536 miles (+673)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,536 miles
- Test number
- 534465109009
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,863 miles (+3,980)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 172,863 miles
- Test number
- 634854227027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,883 miles (+2,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 168,883 miles
- Test number
- 313194343827
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 165,897 miles
- Test number
- 961318923408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,895 miles (+3,498)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,895 miles
- Test number
- 797038991898
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass162,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 162,397 miles
- Test number
- 325787307431
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail162,397 miles (+16,283)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,397 miles
- Test number
- 409868396751
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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 drl inop
Pass146,114 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 146,114 miles
- Test number
- 361810692156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise knocking noise from rack area when steering rocked from side to side
Fail146,107 miles (+18,124)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,107 miles
- Test number
- 654356681978
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryAdvise footbrake reavel
- AdvisoryAdvise knocking noise from rack area when steering rocked from side to side
Pass127,983 miles (+24,708)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,983 miles
- Test number
- 163967171245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,275 miles (+26,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 103,275 miles
- Test number
- 535560963453
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 77,221 miles
- Test number
- 400127586447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B5 VNL
- Does B5 VNL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B5 VNL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B5 VNL?
- The MOT on B5 VNL expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B5 VNL done?
- B5 VNL was recorded at 176,993 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 12,463 miles a year.
- Has B5 VNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B5 VNL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on B5 VNL 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 B5 VNL find?
- B5 VNL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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