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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

F5 LOCMOT history

F5 LOC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 8 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

F5 LOC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,968 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LOC was last recorded at 105,968 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,329 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
8,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,968 miles
  • 2024 – 101,329 miles
  • 2023 – 95,917 miles
  • 2022 – 88,186 miles
  • 2021 – 81,667 miles
  • 2020 – 73,821 miles
  • 2019 – 60,190 miles
  • 2018 – 49,648 miles
  • 2017 – 41,096 miles
  • 2016 – 27,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • BRAKE PERFORMANCE NOT CHECKED DUE TO CODITION OF BRAKE PIPES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING FLUID

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,968 miles (+4,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,968 miles
    Test number
    683396482988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass101,329 miles (+5,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    185828232021
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive seep from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDpf brackets to engine 2 cracked
  3. Pass95,917 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    796153796692
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PERFORMANCE NOT CHECKED DUE TO CODITION OF BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail95,912 miles (+7,726)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    910258085378
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO REAR (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO REAR (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected 2 SECTIONS (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PERFORMANCE NOT CHECKED DUE TO CODITION OF BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive STEERING FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,186 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    225163200137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail88,182 miles (+6,515)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    241062656981
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass81,667 miles (+7,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    379713625595
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    752455489944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,821 miles (+13,631)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,821 miles
    Test number
    331293273230
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance
  10. Pass60,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    608203207853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,190 miles (+10,542)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    326611020818
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass49,648 miles (+8,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    256220708213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
  13. Pass41,096 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    735794031874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
  14. Fail41,094 miles (+13,198)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    374234584660
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
  15. Pass27,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    358028051419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 LOC

Does F5 LOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LOC is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 LOC?
The MOT on F5 LOC is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LOC done?
F5 LOC was recorded at 105,968 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 8,220 miles a year.
Has F5 LOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LOC has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 LOC 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 F5 LOC find?
F5 LOC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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