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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

C5 MWLMOT history

C5 MWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 236,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

C5 MWL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
236,066 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 MWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 MWL was last recorded at 236,066 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,348 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
718 miles
Average per year
12,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,066 miles
  • 2024 – 231,443 miles
  • 2023 – 226,149 miles
  • 2022 – 216,100 miles
  • 2021 – 210,063 miles
  • 2020 – 210,038 miles
  • 2019 – 206,368 miles
  • 2018 – 196,080 miles
  • 2017 – 184,050 miles
  • 2016 – 172,204 miles
  • 2015 – 157,888 miles
  • 2014 – 140,826 miles
  • 2013 – 124,336 miles
  • 2012 – 105,249 miles
  • 2011 – 84,181 miles
  • 2010 – 63,215 miles
  • 2009 – 40,124 miles
  • 2008 – 20,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f slight discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r indicator slight discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    236,066 miles
    Test number
    288503467661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail236,066 miles (+718)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,066 miles
    Test number
    586865533283
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail235,348 miles (+3,905)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,348 miles
    Test number
    204219770147
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass231,443 miles (+5,294)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    231,443 miles
    Test number
    338584959895
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass226,149 miles (+10,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    226,149 miles
    Test number
    893549063298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass216,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    216,100 miles
    Test number
    545066031903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail216,100 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,100 miles
    Test number
    314606029487
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    210,063 miles
    Test number
    571934736153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail210,063 miles (+25)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,063 miles
    Test number
    881284665390
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass210,038 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    210,038 miles
    Test number
    251208297525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r indicator slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail210,036 miles (+3,668)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,036 miles
    Test number
    728076549819
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r indicator slight discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass206,368 miles (+10,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,368 miles
    Test number
    629271563388
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass196,080 miles (+12,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    196,080 miles
    Test number
    966586230397
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass184,050 miles (+11,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    184,050 miles
    Test number
    665120950408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass172,204 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    172,204 miles
    Test number
    896086302501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail172,089 miles (+14,201)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,089 miles
    Test number
    986637952827
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end slight play (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass157,888 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    678455292802
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail157,884 miles (+17,058)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,884 miles
    Test number
    923360768563
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass140,826 miles (+16,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    368631824380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass124,336 miles (+19,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    124,336 miles
    Test number
    516532023342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,249 miles (+21,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    617544222351
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Fail84,181 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    825192731390
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass84,181 miles (+20,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    877282731362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass63,215 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,215 miles
    Test number
    124039020315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,212 miles (+23,088)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    131336820322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass40,124 miles (+19,811)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    221574439340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on nearside

  27. Pass20,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    603940358350
    • NoteParking brake adjustment requird
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

Questions about C5 MWL

Does C5 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 MWL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 MWL?
The MOT on C5 MWL 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 C5 MWL done?
C5 MWL was recorded at 236,066 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 12,801 miles a year.
Has C5 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 MWL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 MWL 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 C5 MWL find?
C5 MWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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