
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
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))
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))
Pass227,659 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 227,659 miles
- Test number
- 655989952264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass164,332 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 164,332 miles
- Test number
- 375306744229
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass146,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 146,791 miles
- Test number
- 595932203118
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass97,031 miles (+22,959)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 97,031 miles
- Test number
- 174077650476
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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