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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.

L1 JPL red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass184,212 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass173,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,776 miles
    Test number
    401672774484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass170,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,242 miles
    Test number
    738314884251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. Pass115,042 miles (+19,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    499144063480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,819 miles (+19,201)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    515873403088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,618 miles (+20,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,618 miles
    Test number
    628763402022
    • NoteAdvise brake discs wear.
  22. 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)
  23. 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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