Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L1 DFXMOT history
L1 DFX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 239,736 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 239,736 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 17,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 DFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 DFX was last recorded at 239,736 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 44,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,902 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 44,834 miles
- Average per year
- 17,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 239,736 miles
- 2025 – 194,902 miles
- 2024 – 178,743 miles
- 2023 – 166,378 miles
- 2022 – 150,717 miles
- 2021 – 132,271 miles
- 2020 – 121,092 miles
- 2019 – 108,547 miles
- 2018 – 92,292 miles
- 2017 – 77,099 miles
- 2016 – 62,717 miles
- 2015 – 46,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass239,736 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass239,736 miles (+44,834)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 239,736 miles
- Test number
- 676565022520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,902 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 194,902 miles
- Test number
- 165976740416
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail194,885 miles (+16,142)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,885 miles
- Test number
- 649640382794
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has sideways play in piston
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,743 miles (+12,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 178,743 miles
- Test number
- 236865904313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass166,378 miles (+15,661)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 166,378 miles
- Test number
- 320555901136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,717 miles (+18,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,717 miles
- Test number
- 348498761925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass132,271 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 132,271 miles
- Test number
- 112635071444
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail132,257 miles (+11,165)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,257 miles
- Test number
- 812689258324
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear joints near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass121,092 miles (+12,545)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,092 miles
- Test number
- 633722199639
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering belt noisy
Pass108,547 miles (+16,255)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 108,547 miles
- Test number
- 138944575024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,292 miles (+15,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,292 miles
- Test number
- 792621912494
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass77,099 miles (+14,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,099 miles
- Test number
- 310850147856
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,717 miles (+16,066)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,717 miles
- Test number
- 959640084537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,651 miles
- Test number
- 971324235956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 DFX
- Does L1 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DFX is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 DFX?
- The MOT on L1 DFX is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 DFX done?
- L1 DFX was recorded at 239,736 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 17,530 miles a year.
- Has L1 DFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 DFX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 DFX 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 L1 DFX find?
- L1 DFX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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