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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L3 NGVMOT history

L3 NGV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 239,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L3 NGV white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
239,370 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NGV was last recorded at 239,370 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,370 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,370 miles
  • 2024 – 230,244 miles
  • 2023 – 223,225 miles
  • 2022 – 216,052 miles
  • 2021 – 207,086 miles
  • 2020 – 194,502 miles
  • 2019 – 172,800 miles
  • 2018 – 158,360 miles
  • 2017 – 145,527 miles
  • 2016 – 126,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    239,370 miles
    Test number
    911646385496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail239,370 miles (+9,126)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,370 miles
    Test number
    223026648548
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass230,244 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,244 miles
    Test number
    252487977461
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints worn
  4. Fail230,244 miles (+7,019)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,244 miles
    Test number
    279588702488
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever excessive travel (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints worn
  5. Pass223,225 miles (+127)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    223,225 miles
    Test number
    754042123824
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail223,098 miles (+7,046)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,098 miles
    Test number
    188701173680
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass216,052 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    216,052 miles
    Test number
    499999433243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail216,050 miles (+8,964)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,050 miles
    Test number
    843443700913
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass207,086 miles (+12,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    207,086 miles
    Test number
    673459729802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass194,502 miles (+603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,502 miles
    Test number
    942453468739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail193,899 miles (+21,099)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,899 miles
    Test number
    186535413347
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread 1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working All washers inop. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side marker light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tread 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass172,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    390051626387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,800 miles (+14,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    743249866951
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass158,360 miles (+12,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    165769971924
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge. Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  15. Pass145,527 miles (+18,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,527 miles
    Test number
    125585606583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,972 miles
    Test number
    928296814108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 NGV

Does L3 NGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NGV is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 NGV?
The MOT on L3 NGV is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NGV done?
L3 NGV was recorded at 239,370 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 11,726 miles a year.
Has L3 NGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NGV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 NGV 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 NGV find?
L3 NGV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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