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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Beige · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L3 TEDMOT history

L3 TED is a beige diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 150,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L3 TED beige Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,840 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TED was last recorded at 150,840 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,138 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,840 miles
  • 2025 – 148,138 miles
  • 2024 – 143,318 miles
  • 2023 – 140,764 miles
  • 2021 – 132,310 miles
  • 2020 – 122,324 miles
  • 2019 – 106,448 miles
  • 2018 – 92,965 miles
  • 2016 – 72,778 miles
  • 2015 – 68,260 miles
  • 2014 – 61,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,840 miles (+2,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,840 miles
    Test number
    937651966260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,138 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,138 miles
    Test number
    309285028014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,318 miles (+2,554)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,318 miles
    Test number
    914623208625
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,764 miles (+8,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    325988898073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass132,310 miles (+9,986)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,310 miles
    Test number
    163154117076
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    489686623613
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail122,324 miles (+15,876)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    646748983650
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration 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))

  8. Pass106,448 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    153833550366
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,448 miles (+13,483)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    773815781885
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,965 miles (+20,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    577815256873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    871005946723
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail72,778 miles (+4,518)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    544021774514
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,260 miles (+6,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    474827560054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Pass61,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    126243684176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,839 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    298293384167
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L3 TED

Does L3 TED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TED is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TED?
The MOT on L3 TED is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TED done?
L3 TED was recorded at 150,840 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has L3 TED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TED has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 TED 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 TED find?
L3 TED passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, and 3 more.

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