
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc
F5 TLCMOT history
F5 TLC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 267,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 267,128 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,568 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F5 TLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 10 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
F5 TLC was last recorded at 267,128 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 264,802 miles · 5 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,326 miles
- Average per year
- 13,568 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 267,128 miles
- 2024 – 264,802 miles
- 2023 – 258,860 miles
- 2022 – 252,481 miles
- 2021 – 245,669 miles
- 2020 – 238,342 miles
- 2019 – 235,444 miles
- 2018 – 232,198 miles
- 2017 – 222,831 miles
- 2015 – 221,011 miles
- 2014 – 186,878 miles
- 2013 – 156,813 miles
- 2012 – 138,133 miles
- 2011 – 99,000 miles
- 2010 – 61,522 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass267,128 miles (+2,326)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 267,128 miles
- Test number
- 724804510506
- MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass264,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 264,802 miles
- Test number
- 900646411203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail264,802 miles (+5,942)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,802 miles
- Test number
- 569878465620
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass258,860 miles (+6,379)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 258,860 miles
- Test number
- 998306726288
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass252,481 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 252,481 miles
- Test number
- 941362520659
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail252,478 miles (+6,809)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,478 miles
- Test number
- 276497704929
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass245,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 245,669 miles
- Test number
- 601350789267
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,669 miles (+7,327)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,669 miles
- Test number
- 842758840868
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass238,342 miles (+2,898)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 238,342 miles
- Test number
- 210678765554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,444 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 235,444 miles
- Test number
- 643453676611
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,439 miles (+3,241)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,439 miles
- Test number
- 401132845130
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass232,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 232,198 miles
- Test number
- 830864415388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail232,198 miles (+9,367)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,198 miles
- Test number
- 801036541949
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass222,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 222,831 miles
- Test number
- 907377698657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,826 miles (+1,815)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,826 miles
- Test number
- 748259330946
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate x2 (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureStop lamp not working x 2 (1.2.1b)
Pass221,011 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 221,011 miles
- Test number
- 256729481323
- AdvisoryFront Both rack ends have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail221,008 miles (+34,130)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,008 miles
- Test number
- 288795857805
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Worn (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Both rack ends have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass186,878 miles (+30,065)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 186,878 miles
- Test number
- 325811934260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,813 miles (+18,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 156,813 miles
- Test number
- 596855723264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass138,133 miles (+39,133)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 138,133 miles
- Test number
- 216982132479
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,000 miles (+37,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 99,000 miles
- Test number
- 966505521180
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 61,522 miles
- Test number
- 824962030147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,522 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,522 miles
- Test number
- 762846220171
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteFront discs worn
Questions about F5 TLC
- Does F5 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F5 TLC expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F5 TLC?
- The MOT on F5 TLC expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F5 TLC done?
- F5 TLC was recorded at 267,128 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 13,568 miles a year.
- Has F5 TLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F5 TLC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on F5 TLC 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 TLC find?
- F5 TLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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