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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L16 MKWMOT history

L16 MKW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

L16 MKW white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
179,711 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MKW was last recorded at 179,711 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 7,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,540 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,171 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,711 miles
  • 2024 – 172,540 miles
  • 2023 – 170,083 miles
  • 2022 – 166,721 miles
  • 2021 – 164,121 miles
  • 2020 – 162,063 miles
  • 2019 – 154,945 miles
  • 2018 – 150,925 miles
  • 2017 – 133,206 miles
  • 2016 – 118,778 miles
  • 2015 – 100,350 miles
  • 2014 – 77,625 miles
  • 2013 – 58,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear side lower indictor bulb flickering
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake only just locked out needs looked at
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside middle marker inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,711 miles (+7,171)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,711 miles
    Test number
    495506752836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side lower indictor bulb flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just locked out needs looked at
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Pass172,540 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,540 miles
    Test number
    746197981220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,083 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,083 miles
    Test number
    752298905382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside middle marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover corroded

  4. Fail170,082 miles (+3,361)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,082 miles
    Test number
    144728100272
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside middle marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover corroded

  5. Pass166,721 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    755106087654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside middle side marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker boot corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  6. Fail166,721 miles (+2,600)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    157566305383
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside middle side marker inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker boot corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion oil seal leaking

  7. Pass164,121 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,121 miles
    Test number
    904190728613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,063 miles (+7,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,063 miles
    Test number
    263176614565
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,945 miles (+4,020)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,945 miles
    Test number
    340728033248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,925 miles (+80)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    150,925 miles
    Test number
    185909889920
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded compartment (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  11. Fail150,845 miles (+17,639)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,845 miles
    Test number
    793711102571
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded compartment (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded compartment (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff

  12. Pass133,206 miles (+14,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,206 miles
    Test number
    735911094571
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass118,778 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    279456880861
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play rackends (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail118,772 miles (+18,422)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    657898811711
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play rackends (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass100,350 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    176699725073
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail99,918 miles (+22,293)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    105354715436
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,625 miles (+18,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    889669104070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,691 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    608319423097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass58,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,691 miles
    Test number
    829069423034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MKW

Does L16 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 MKW expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 MKW?
The MOT on L16 MKW expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 MKW done?
L16 MKW was recorded at 179,711 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has L16 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MKW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 MKW 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 MKW find?
L16 MKW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear side lower indictor bulb flickering, and 4 more.

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