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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L3 COXMOT history

L3 COX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L3 COX white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,432 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 COX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 COX was last recorded at 102,432 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,236 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,196 miles
Average per year
6,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,432 miles
  • 2025 – 94,236 miles
  • 2024 – 88,323 miles
  • 2023 – 81,691 miles
  • 2022 – 73,614 miles
  • 2021 – 65,844 miles
  • 2019 – 58,494 miles
  • 2018 – 52,878 miles
  • 2017 – 46,994 miles
  • 2016 – 40,446 miles
  • 2015 – 33,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    301967127114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,432 miles (+8,196)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    617555985935
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF and rear section, (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    388536847086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail94,236 miles (+5,913)5 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    897347660211
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass88,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    931671049439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail88,323 miles (+6,632)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    796234052754
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel very long

  7. Pass81,691 miles (+8,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,691 miles
    Test number
    741263638877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    937108321637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail73,614 miles (+7,770)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    844865056598
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,844 miles (+7,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    194580828292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass58,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    486646179041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in rackend

  12. Fail58,494 miles (+5,616)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    392764609103
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear play in rackend

  13. Pass52,878 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    484511494927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    822391212255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,994 miles (+6,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    867050908069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass40,446 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,446 miles
    Test number
    406979683275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,052 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,052 miles
    Test number
    195592655160
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier slight insecure

Questions about L3 COX

Does L3 COX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 COX is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 COX?
The MOT on L3 COX is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 COX done?
L3 COX was recorded at 102,432 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,123 miles a year.
Has L3 COX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 COX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 COX 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 L3 COX find?
L3 COX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end.

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