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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L3 RKCMOT history

L3 RKC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L3 RKC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,349 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RKC was last recorded at 180,349 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,344 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,349 miles
  • 2025 – 179,236 miles
  • 2024 – 177,982 miles
  • 2022 – 177,382 miles
  • 2021 – 174,704 miles
  • 2020 – 173,665 miles
  • 2019 – 172,005 miles
  • 2016 – 159,351 miles
  • 2015 – 143,248 miles
  • 2014 – 130,390 miles
  • 2013 – 110,316 miles
  • 2012 – 89,516 miles
  • 2011 – 67,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,349 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [x 2]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,349 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,349 miles
    Test number
    547907980872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail180,344 miles (+1,108)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,344 miles
    Test number
    165812035041
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass179,236 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,236 miles
    Test number
    506080785052
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [x 2] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail179,221 miles (+1,239)3 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,221 miles
    Test number
    864147713870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [x 2] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass177,982 miles (+600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,982 miles
    Test number
    211663698866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass177,382 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,382 miles
    Test number
    420317976410
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass174,704 miles (+1,039)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,704 miles
    Test number
    328622516281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass173,665 miles (+1,660)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,665 miles
    Test number
    970040464013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass172,005 miles (+12,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,005 miles
    Test number
    911482544381
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass159,351 miles (+16,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,351 miles
    Test number
    943389885755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,248 miles (+12,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    508005905116
    • AdvisorySide repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass130,390 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    559938204191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
  13. Fail130,390 miles (+20,074)4 dangerous9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    487405904177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
  14. Pass110,316 miles (+20,800)13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    327182813106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass89,516 miles (+22,501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    848776592019
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass67,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    507694601147
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L3 RKC

Does L3 RKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RKC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RKC?
The MOT on L3 RKC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RKC done?
L3 RKC was recorded at 180,349 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
Has L3 RKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RKC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 RKC 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 RKC find?
L3 RKC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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