Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc
L13 MEWMOT history
L13 MEW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 281,388 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 281,388 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 MEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 4 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 MEW was last recorded at 281,388 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 276,413 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,975 miles
- Average per year
- 10,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 281,388 miles
- 2024 – 276,413 miles
- 2023 – 268,596 miles
- 2022 – 259,836 miles
- 2021 – 252,221 miles
- 2020 – 246,196 miles
- 2019 – 239,397 miles
- 2018 – 229,967 miles
- 2017 – 222,005 miles
- 2016 – 205,897 miles
- 2015 – 194,725 miles
- 2014 – 182,650 miles
- 2012 – 146,513 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass281,388 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Operation effected by seat cover
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded above fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brakes ; Performance , Parking brake imbalance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Note ; Steering rack gaiter requires metal clip at small end , Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass281,388 miles (+4,975)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 281,388 miles
- Test number
- 947411364454
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Operation effected by seat cover
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass276,413 miles (+7,817)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 276,413 miles
- Test number
- 208952717416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass268,596 miles (+8,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 268,596 miles
- Test number
- 351654608167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass259,836 miles (+7,615)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 259,836 miles
- Test number
- 903501505718
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack gaiter clip deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak ADVISE INVESTIGATION
Pass252,221 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 252,221 miles
- Test number
- 886077854168
- AdvisoryNote ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Pass246,196 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 246,196 miles
- Test number
- 527940067196
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Performance , Parking brake imbalance
- AdvisoryNote ; Steering rack gaiter requires metal clip at small end , Offside
- AdvisoryNote ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail246,196 miles (+6,799)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,196 miles
- Test number
- 751871332766
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrakes ; Performance , Parking brake imbalance
- AdvisoryNote ; Steering rack gaiter requires metal clip at small end , Offside
- AdvisoryNote ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,397 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 239,397 miles
- Test number
- 990441315761
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNote ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related
- AdvisoryNote ; Slight noise from steering ?
- AdvisoryNote ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine , Oil around sump & intake pipe / hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers ; Both front gaiters split / broken off
- AdvisorySteering ; Offside rack gaiter loose on steering arm , requires clip
Fail239,397 miles (+9,430)3 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,397 miles
- Test number
- 506510517024
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low up / down adjuster faulty / incomplete , reflector is insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low up / down adjuster faulty / incomplete , reflector is insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNote ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related
- AdvisoryNote ; Slight noise from steering ?
- AdvisoryNote ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine , Oil around sump & intake pipe / hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers ; Both front gaiters split / broken off
- AdvisorySteering ; Offside rack gaiter loose on steering arm , requires clip
Pass229,967 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 229,967 miles
- Test number
- 718534382708
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Fail229,966 miles (+7,961)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,966 miles
- Test number
- 768495289242
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Pass222,005 miles (+16,108)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 222,005 miles
- Test number
- 491079527710
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 4mm and cracking
- AdvisoryKnock from steering when initially moved
Pass205,897 miles (+11,172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 205,897 miles
- Test number
- 713941985780
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass194,725 miles (+12,075)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 194,725 miles
- Test number
- 138460755135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,650 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,650 miles
- Test number
- 296711984014
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass182,650 miles (+36,137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 182,650 miles
- Test number
- 766641184045
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass146,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 146,513 miles
- Test number
- 479539442333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 MEW
- Does L13 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MEW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L13 MEW?
- The MOT on L13 MEW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 MEW done?
- L13 MEW was recorded at 281,388 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 10,417 miles a year.
- Has L13 MEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 MEW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on L13 MEW 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 L13 MEW find?
- L13 MEW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central front operation effected by seat cover; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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