
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L1 JPLMOT history
L1 JPL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 184,212 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 JPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 JPL was last recorded at 184,212 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,205 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,212 miles
- 2025 – 181,851 miles
- 2024 – 176,930 miles
- 2023 – 173,776 miles
- 2022 – 170,242 miles
- 2020 – 165,940 miles
- 2019 – 159,478 miles
- 2018 – 155,332 miles
- 2017 – 152,257 miles
- 2016 – 149,660 miles
- 2015 – 133,369 miles
- 2013 – 115,042 miles
- 2012 – 76,618 miles
- 2011 – 55,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion banding on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door holed due to corrosion but not likely to cause injuryRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,212 miles (+7)6 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 184,212 miles
- Test number
- 171117807537
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion banding on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door holed due to corrosion but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail184,205 miles (+2,354)2 major6 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,205 miles
- Test number
- 297461036415
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorRear Upper Outline marker lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion banding on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Door holed due to corrosion but not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass181,851 miles (+25)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 181,851 miles
- Test number
- 723194129853
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail181,826 miles (+4,896)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,826 miles
- Test number
- 297706920705
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass176,930 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 176,930 miles
- Test number
- 510470648155
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail176,925 miles (+3,149)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,925 miles
- Test number
- 484608670278
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass173,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 173,776 miles
- Test number
- 401672774484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,774 miles (+3,532)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,774 miles
- Test number
- 441272540562
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 170,242 miles
- Test number
- 738314884251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,238 miles (+4,298)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,238 miles
- Test number
- 126659184114
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,940 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,940 miles
- Test number
- 901874090954
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail165,935 miles (+6,457)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,935 miles
- Test number
- 586847636894
- DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass159,478 miles (+4,146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 159,478 miles
- Test number
- 176834555332
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn low
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low on edges
- AdvisoryPlay in rear anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s steering
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
Pass155,332 miles (+3,075)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 155,332 miles
- Test number
- 990249112124
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass152,257 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 152,257 miles
- Test number
- 454047102494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail152,252 miles (+2,592)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,252 miles
- Test number
- 156778805661
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass149,660 miles (+16,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 149,660 miles
- Test number
- 289992849673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,369 miles (+18,327)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,369 miles
- Test number
- 165442605452
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth rear indicators faded
Pass115,042 miles (+19,223)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,042 miles
- Test number
- 499144063480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,819 miles (+19,201)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 95,819 miles
- Test number
- 515873403088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,618 miles (+20,735)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 76,618 miles
- Test number
- 628763402022
- NoteAdvise brake discs wear.
Fail55,883 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,883 miles
- Test number
- 227104301039
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass55,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,883 miles
- Test number
- 278064601066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 JPL
- Does L1 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JPL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 JPL?
- The MOT on L1 JPL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 JPL done?
- L1 JPL was recorded at 184,212 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
- Has L1 JPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 JPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 JPL 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 JPL find?
- L1 JPL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 6 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 14 more.
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