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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,987 cc

L23 CHPMOT history

L23 CHP is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 208,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L23 CHP grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
208,356 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CHP was last recorded at 208,356 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,006 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,350 miles
Average per year
20,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,356 miles
  • 2025 – 204,006 miles
  • 2024 – 197,584 miles
  • 2023 – 184,411 miles
  • 2022 – 148,625 miles
  • 2021 – 112,944 miles
  • 2020 – 73,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Steering column noisy, unable to identify

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front end damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,356 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    208,356 miles
    Test number
    829661206239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass204,006 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,006 miles
    Test number
    944821659536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail203,995 miles (+6,411)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,995 miles
    Test number
    313114450079
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass197,584 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    197,584 miles
    Test number
    797148475626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail197,461 miles (+13,050)7 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,461 miles
    Test number
    153142163435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected backing plate heavily corroded, handbrake shoes not sitting correctly (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected backing plate corroded, handbrake shoes not sitting correctly (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Will need discs when done (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side not enough effort either (1.4.1 (a))
  6. Pass184,411 miles (+1,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,411 miles
    Test number
    213529627465
    • AdvisoryFront end damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Day time running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened spring leaves out of alignment (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Spring leaves out of alignment (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  7. Fail183,251 miles (+34,626)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,251 miles
    Test number
    364096122500
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTowbar safety device damaged Tow pin retaining device missing (6.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront end damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Day time running light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened spring leaves out of alignment (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Spring leaves out of alignment (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  8. Pass148,625 miles (+80)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,625 miles
    Test number
    767261028869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy, unable to identify
  9. Fail148,545 miles (+35,601)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,545 miles
    Test number
    770743276012
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy, unable to identify
  10. Pass112,944 miles (+299)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,944 miles
    Test number
    422261748552
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy, unable to identify
  11. Fail112,645 miles (+899)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    163606498249
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisy, unable to identify
  12. Fail111,746 miles (+38,687)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    278586365857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass73,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    818626975622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about L23 CHP

Does L23 CHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CHP is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CHP?
The MOT on L23 CHP is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CHP done?
L23 CHP was recorded at 208,356 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 20,480 miles a year.
Has L23 CHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CHP has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 CHP 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 CHP find?
L23 CHP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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