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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

L16 ERYMOT history

L16 ERY is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 198,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

L16 ERY blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
198,532 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ERY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ERY was last recorded at 198,532 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,216 miles · 12 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
12,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,532 miles
  • 2020 – 196,216 miles
  • 2018 – 192,901 miles
  • 2017 – 189,669 miles
  • 2016 – 169,899 miles
  • 2015 – 152,198 miles
  • 2014 – 121,243 miles
  • 2013 – 99,197 miles
  • 2012 – 89,410 miles
  • 2011 – 74,986 miles
  • 2010 – 58,221 miles
  • 2009 – 43,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,532 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,532 miles (+2,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,532 miles
    Test number
    600792393623
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass196,216 miles (+3,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,216 miles
    Test number
    459737174786
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,901 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    192,901 miles
    Test number
    204972726818
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass189,669 miles (+19,770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    189,669 miles
    Test number
    583433569529
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass169,899 miles (+17,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,899 miles
    Test number
    592802924753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,198 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,198 miles
    Test number
    631772554387
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail152,198 miles (+30,955)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,198 miles
    Test number
    622307870494
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass121,243 miles (+22,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,243 miles
    Test number
    688763094186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass99,197 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    589709483108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,196 miles (+9,786)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,196 miles
    Test number
    525490783159
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs pitted inside

  11. Pass89,410 miles (+14,424)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    106172482175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,986 miles (+16,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    479401101115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,221 miles (+15,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,221 miles
    Test number
    523267700183
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall damaged

  14. Pass43,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    760765759044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,000 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    144942059004
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Questions about L16 ERY

Does L16 ERY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 ERY expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 ERY?
The MOT on L16 ERY expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 ERY done?
L16 ERY was recorded at 198,532 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 12,048 miles a year.
Has L16 ERY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ERY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L16 ERY 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 L16 ERY find?
L16 ERY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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