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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black and White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

L23 BRAMOT history

L23 BRA is a black and white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Aug 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 236,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

L23 BRA black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
236,633 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BRA was last recorded at 236,633 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,527 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,633 miles
  • 2024 – 236,527 miles
  • 2023 – 236,475 miles
  • 2018 – 234,625 miles
  • 2017 – 233,555 miles
  • 2016 – 233,431 miles
  • 2014 – 232,851 miles
  • 2013 – 232,503 miles
  • 2012 – 227,918 miles
  • 2011 – 221,757 miles
  • 2010 – 215,835 miles
  • 2009 – 213,744 miles
  • 2008 – 210,274 miles
  • 2007 – 197,034 miles
  • 2006 – 179,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,633 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,633 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    236,633 miles
    Test number
    616610111551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass236,527 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    236,527 miles
    Test number
    523156604921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail236,527 miles (+52)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,527 miles
    Test number
    299810046195
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass236,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    236,475 miles
    Test number
    568374429237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail236,475 miles (+1,850)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,475 miles
    Test number
    846894489093
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass234,625 miles (+1,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    234,625 miles
    Test number
    580597227177
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass233,555 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    233,555 miles
    Test number
    347782604128
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass233,431 miles (+580)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    233,431 miles
    Test number
    612534263897
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront doors corroded
    • AdvisoryFront inner arms slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  9. Pass232,851 miles (+348)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    232,851 miles
    Test number
    835598904191
    • AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass232,503 miles (+4,585)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    232,503 miles
    Test number
    238364763091
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass227,918 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    227,918 miles
    Test number
    688161252030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f leaf spring spacer missing

  12. Fail227,918 miles (+6,161)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,918 miles
    Test number
    149866342045
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f leaf spring spacer missing

  13. Pass221,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    221,757 miles
    Test number
    519777701088
    • NoteHandbrake slightly high

  14. Fail221,757 miles (+5,922)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,757 miles
    Test number
    469077601093
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake slightly high

  15. Pass215,835 miles (+2,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    215,835 miles
    Test number
    261755040253
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass213,744 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    213,744 miles
    Test number
    200987599436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass210,274 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    210,274 miles
    Test number
    863199588162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front inner body bolt loose

  18. Fail210,262 miles (+13,228)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,262 miles
    Test number
    451279988142
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front inner body bolt loose

  19. Pass197,034 miles (+17,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    197,034 miles
    Test number
    241965787472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass179,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    179,214 miles
    Test number
    711123396126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BRA

Does L23 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 BRA expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 BRA?
The MOT on L23 BRA expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 BRA done?
L23 BRA was recorded at 236,633 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has L23 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BRA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 BRA 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 L23 BRA find?
L23 BRA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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