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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L16 GMJMOT history

L16 GMJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 265,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L16 GMJ white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
265,521 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
19,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GMJ
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
30 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GMJ was last recorded at 265,521 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 13,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,602 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,919 miles
Average per year
19,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,521 miles
  • 2025 – 251,602 miles
  • 2024 – 239,813 miles
  • 2023 – 220,450 miles
  • 2022 – 201,252 miles
  • 2021 – 183,997 miles
  • 2020 – 164,874 miles
  • 2019 – 144,378 miles
  • 2018 – 117,121 miles
  • 2017 – 93,564 miles
  • 2016 – 70,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor9 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    265,521 miles
    Test number
    965499481159
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail265,521 miles (+13,919)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,521 miles
    Test number
    206408485243
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,602 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    251,602 miles
    Test number
    824069180066
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable shocker mounting (5.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail251,602 miles (+11,789)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,602 miles
    Test number
    266996295693
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn In Roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn In Roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Lower shocker mounting bracket (5.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass239,813 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    239,813 miles
    Test number
    200552709053
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail239,813 miles (+19,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,813 miles
    Test number
    375570467877
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass220,450 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    220,450 miles
    Test number
    991340403025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail220,450 miles (+19,198)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,450 miles
    Test number
    327510184836
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass201,252 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,252 miles
    Test number
    393228900640
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail201,252 miles (+17,255)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,252 miles
    Test number
    455251579272
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass183,997 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    183,997 miles
    Test number
    628992760397
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail183,997 miles (+19,123)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,997 miles
    Test number
    232205606352
    • Repaired at testNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass164,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,874 miles
    Test number
    737394322291
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail164,874 miles (+20,496)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,874 miles
    Test number
    145138588038
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass144,378 miles (+27,257)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,378 miles
    Test number
    193447600424
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass117,121 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    711688475063
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Fail117,121 miles (+23,557)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    729949502766
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass93,564 miles (+23,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,564 miles
    Test number
    273590074559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  19. Pass70,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,466 miles
    Test number
    972157076530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GMJ

Does L16 GMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GMJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GMJ?
The MOT on L16 GMJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GMJ done?
L16 GMJ was recorded at 265,521 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 19,339 miles a year.
Has L16 GMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GMJ has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 GMJ 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 GMJ find?
L16 GMJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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