Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
L20 PJLMOT history
L20 PJL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 172,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 172,832 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 PJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 PJL was last recorded at 172,832 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,478 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,354 miles
- Average per year
- 10,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,832 miles
- 2024 – 168,478 miles
- 2023 – 160,193 miles
- 2022 – 151,060 miles
- 2021 – 132,037 miles
- 2020 – 123,521 miles
- 2019 – 114,155 miles
- 2017 – 103,646 miles
- 2016 – 80,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,832 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,832 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 172,832 miles
- Test number
- 287319133496
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass168,478 miles (+279)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 168,478 miles
- Test number
- 682960856220
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Fail168,199 miles (+8,006)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,199 miles
- Test number
- 900711210175
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,193 miles (+9,133)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,193 miles
- Test number
- 401650508016
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass151,060 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 151,060 miles
- Test number
- 479248125923
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,060 miles (+9,137)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,060 miles
- Test number
- 665460125472
- DangerousRear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired (5.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,923 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,923 miles
- Test number
- 963432899096
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail141,923 miles (+9,886)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,923 miles
- Test number
- 965216629903
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,037 miles (+8,516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,037 miles
- Test number
- 164131736538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,521 miles
- Test number
- 762461811848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,521 miles (+9,366)1 dangerous3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,521 miles
- Test number
- 153661778901
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass114,155 miles (+10,509)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 114,155 miles
- Test number
- 864248006730
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,646 miles (+23,173)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,646 miles
- Test number
- 439729068673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear body marker not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear body marker not working
Pass80,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,473 miles
- Test number
- 812840289835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,473 miles7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,473 miles
- Test number
- 620589123527
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about L20 PJL
- Does L20 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PJL is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L20 PJL?
- The MOT on L20 PJL is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 PJL done?
- L20 PJL was recorded at 172,832 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
- Has L20 PJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 PJL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L20 PJL 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 PJL find?
- L20 PJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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