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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L29 BDSMOT history

L29 BDS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 221,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L29 BDS silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
221,002 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BDS was last recorded at 221,002 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,002 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,002 miles
  • 2025 – 219,661 miles
  • 2024 – 219,550 miles
  • 2023 – 215,996 miles
  • 2022 – 214,194 miles
  • 2021 – 213,413 miles
  • 2020 – 211,228 miles
  • 2019 – 208,864 miles
  • 2018 – 207,692 miles
  • 2017 – 207,417 miles
  • 2016 – 207,096 miles
  • 2015 – 206,830 miles
  • 2013 – 196,627 miles
  • 2012 – 160,819 miles
  • 2011 – 116,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,002 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front tie rod has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Side marker lights not working x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    221,002 miles
    Test number
    862402953551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail221,002 miles (+1,341)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,002 miles
    Test number
    558411393018
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,661 miles (+111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    219,661 miles
    Test number
    944769326044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,550 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    219,550 miles
    Test number
    863537224501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,996 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    215,996 miles
    Test number
    819630800368
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass214,194 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    214,194 miles
    Test number
    176287776177
    • AdvisorySide marker lights not working x4

  7. Fail214,191 miles (+778)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,191 miles
    Test number
    202301558149
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide marker lights not working x4

  8. Pass213,413 miles (+2,185)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    213,413 miles
    Test number
    749323493581
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass211,228 miles (+2,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,228 miles
    Test number
    418897218587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass208,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    208,864 miles
    Test number
    286434956663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail208,864 miles (+1,172)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,864 miles
    Test number
    351179089894
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass207,692 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    207,692 miles
    Test number
    329955356584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    207,417 miles
    Test number
    952829748415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail207,417 miles (+321)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,417 miles
    Test number
    649714821271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass207,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    207,096 miles
    Test number
    886643836668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail207,096 miles (+266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,096 miles
    Test number
    641973559487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass206,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    429519645038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail206,830 miles (+10,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,830 miles
    Test number
    118397045084
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass196,627 miles (+35,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    196,627 miles
    Test number
    308341153354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,819 miles (+44,359)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    160,819 miles
    Test number
    935598142354
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNearside mirror head slightly damaged
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass116,460 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,460 miles
    Test number
    318287921382
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail116,434 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    206377121320
    • DangerousNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L29 BDS

Does L29 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BDS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BDS?
The MOT on L29 BDS is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BDS done?
L29 BDS was recorded at 221,002 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,048 miles a year.
Has L29 BDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BDS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 BDS 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 L29 BDS find?
L29 BDS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tie rod has play.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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