
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass197,584 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 197,584 miles
- Test number
- 797148475626
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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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