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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,700 cc

L20 ERCMOT history

L20 ERC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L20 ERC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,142 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ERC was last recorded at 108,142 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,240 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
5,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,142 miles
  • 2025 – 107,240 miles
  • 2024 – 106,211 miles
  • 2023 – 104,653 miles
  • 2022 – 103,503 miles
  • 2021 – 103,477 miles
  • 2019 – 101,436 miles
  • 2018 – 96,925 miles
  • 2017 – 93,000 miles
  • 2016 – 88,609 miles
  • 2015 – 87,026 miles
  • 2014 – 86,055 miles
  • 2013 – 77,280 miles
  • 2012 – 57,074 miles
  • 2011 – 37,293 miles
  • 2010 – 21,308 miles
  • 2009 – 19,612 miles
  • 2008 – 16,056 miles
  • 2007 – 13,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNs os sills light corrosion

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • All load bearing points showing light corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,142 miles (+902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    981004526058
    • AdvisoryNs os sills light corrosion
  2. Pass107,240 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    174536448088
    • AdvisoryAll load bearing points showing light corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and suspension showing light corrosion
  3. Pass106,211 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    842624810597
    • AdvisoryAll load bearing points showing light corrosion
  4. Pass104,653 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    876540358804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,503 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    575554309630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    401235878103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,477 miles (+2,041)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    626511095083
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass101,436 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,436 miles
    Test number
    118304041466
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail101,380 miles (+4,455)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,380 miles
    Test number
    372985519065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass96,925 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    465784277619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail96,925 miles (+3,925)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    201321714498
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass93,000 miles (+4,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    370119412419
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass88,609 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    421225820873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail88,608 miles (+1,582)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    472160833545
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass87,026 miles (+971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    139336975178
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass86,055 miles (+8,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,055 miles
    Test number
    789622004116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass77,280 miles (+20,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,280 miles
    Test number
    486623673021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass57,074 miles (+19,781)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    339989452026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust section slight corrosion
  19. Pass37,293 miles (+15,985)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,293 miles
    Test number
    409366051053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,308 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    993721060023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,612 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    162660269192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,056 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,056 miles
    Test number
    723715758104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,045 miles (+2,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    324524758105
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass13,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,746 miles
    Test number
    832060177149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L20 ERC

Does L20 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ERC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ERC?
The MOT on L20 ERC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ERC done?
L20 ERC was recorded at 108,142 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
Has L20 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ERC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 ERC 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 L20 ERC find?
L20 ERC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: ns os sills light corrosion.

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