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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

L2 ELXMOT history

L2 ELX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 339,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

L2 ELX silver 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 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
339,968 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
18,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 ELX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 ELX was last recorded at 339,968 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
339,358 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
18,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 339,968 miles
  • 2022 – 336,352 miles
  • 2021 – 333,317 miles
  • 2020 – 304,599 miles
  • 2019 – 274,953 miles
  • 2018 – 252,365 miles
  • 2017 – 227,659 miles
  • 2016 – 201,399 miles
  • 2015 – 176,117 miles
  • 2014 – 164,332 miles
  • 2013 – 146,791 miles
  • 2012 – 133,732 miles
  • 2011 – 118,209 miles
  • 2010 – 97,031 miles
  • 2009 – 74,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass339,968 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass339,968 miles (+610)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    339,968 miles
    Test number
    623584668873
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. Fail339,358 miles (+3,006)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,358 miles
    Test number
    110626607476
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass336,352 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    336,352 miles
    Test number
    968585586785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail336,305 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,305 miles
    Test number
    769540667389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass333,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    333,317 miles
    Test number
    739119940791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail333,317 miles (+48)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,317 miles
    Test number
    694883366636
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail333,269 miles (+28,670)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,269 miles
    Test number
    642749274672
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  8. Pass304,599 miles (+1,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    304,599 miles
    Test number
    707131652132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail302,968 miles (+28,015)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,968 miles
    Test number
    175111554426
    • DangerousOffside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass274,953 miles (+22,588)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    274,953 miles
    Test number
    242262993627
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle bearing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass252,365 miles (+24,706)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    252,365 miles
    Test number
    136374137526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass227,659 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    227,659 miles
    Test number
    655989952264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail227,655 miles (+26,256)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,655 miles
    Test number
    132159468764
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass201,399 miles (+25,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    201,399 miles
    Test number
    548282897384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdjust hand brake
  15. Pass176,117 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    176,117 miles
    Test number
    987946923263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail176,089 miles (+11,757)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,089 miles
    Test number
    650145952348
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass164,332 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,332 miles
    Test number
    375306744229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail164,320 miles (+17,529)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,320 miles
    Test number
    105834624210
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber leaking
  19. Pass146,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    595932203118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,791 miles (+13,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    987731403169
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass133,732 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,732 miles
    Test number
    957582702188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a slight cut on outside wall
  22. Fail133,728 miles (+15,519)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,728 miles
    Test number
    269071302459
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a slight cut on outside wall
  23. Pass118,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,209 miles
    Test number
    419745841021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail118,209 miles (+6)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,209 miles
    Test number
    937795041061
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Fail118,203 miles (+21,172)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,203 miles
    Test number
    958062141035
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass97,031 miles (+22,959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    174077650476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    243592749016
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L2 ELX

Does L2 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 ELX expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 ELX?
The MOT on L2 ELX expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 ELX done?
L2 ELX was recorded at 339,968 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 18,002 miles a year.
Has L2 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 ELX has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 ELX 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 L2 ELX find?
L2 ELX passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s and o\s; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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