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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,151 cc

L18 LTYMOT history

L18 LTY is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

L18 LTY green 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 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
150,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LTY was last recorded at 150,055 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 2,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,728 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,327 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,055 miles
  • 2023 – 147,728 miles
  • 2022 – 146,438 miles
  • 2021 – 144,596 miles
  • 2020 – 142,757 miles
  • 2019 – 142,705 miles
  • 2017 – 139,415 miles
  • 2016 – 133,882 miles
  • 2014 – 118,738 miles
  • 2013 – 108,914 miles
  • 2012 – 96,376 miles
  • 2011 – 85,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,055 miles
    Test number
    221348681317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,055 miles (+2,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,055 miles
    Test number
    851532714121
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass147,728 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,728 miles
    Test number
    178385313706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,702 miles (+1,264)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,702 miles
    Test number
    248247993570
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Lower Obligatory mirror missing section (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,438 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,438 miles
    Test number
    101276095911
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail146,428 miles (+1,832)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,428 miles
    Test number
    887677521278
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass144,596 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,596 miles
    Test number
    281009744683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,568 miles (+1,811)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,568 miles
    Test number
    455230431456
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass142,757 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,757 miles
    Test number
    202405331127
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 C worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail142,748 miles (+43)1 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,748 miles
    Test number
    152003557163
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working centre lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault S.R.S light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/16 C worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass142,705 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,705 miles
    Test number
    133026516753
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass139,415 miles (+5,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,415 miles
    Test number
    899714472113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass133,882 miles (+15,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,882 miles
    Test number
    768211190027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass118,738 miles (+9,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,738 miles
    Test number
    558063594186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    868281393183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,891 miles (+12,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,891 miles
    Test number
    275141793135
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass96,376 miles (+11,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    787949572167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,197 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,197 miles
    Test number
    137391201243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    266549381055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LTY

Does L18 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 LTY expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 LTY?
The MOT on L18 LTY expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 LTY done?
L18 LTY was recorded at 150,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has L18 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LTY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 LTY 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 L18 LTY find?
L18 LTY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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