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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L3 VGPMOT history

L3 VGP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 134,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

L3 VGP white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
134,487 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VGP was last recorded at 134,487 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,624 miles · 11 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
8,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,487 miles
  • 2021 – 132,624 miles
  • 2019 – 117,964 miles
  • 2018 – 115,580 miles
  • 2017 – 103,114 miles
  • 2016 – 87,949 miles
  • 2015 – 77,669 miles
  • 2013 – 68,861 miles
  • 2012 – 53,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,487 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both side repeater lenses damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,487 miles (+1,863)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    207674638771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  2. Pass132,624 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,624 miles
    Test number
    662851905080
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeater lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills

  3. Fail132,619 miles (+14,655)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,619 miles
    Test number
    799181185227
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeater lenses damaged
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills

  4. Pass117,964 miles (+2,384)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,964 miles
    Test number
    875487040926
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPower steering operation slightly notchy

  5. Pass115,580 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    140596459689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front
    • AdvisoryNearside parking prake low
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  6. Fail115,580 miles (+12,466)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    316923248615
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to front
    • AdvisoryNearside parking prake low
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system

  7. Pass103,114 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,114 miles
    Test number
    366599724533
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly dry

  8. Fail103,089 miles (+15,140)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,089 miles
    Test number
    693549158947
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake low
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly dry

  9. Pass87,949 miles (+10,280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    869299117486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft

  10. Pass77,669 miles (+49)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,669 miles
    Test number
    359864715084
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail77,620 miles (+8,759)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,620 miles
    Test number
    415717905058
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass68,861 miles (+14,885)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    818654033330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine management light flashing on and off
    • NoteN/s/f/ and o/s/f shocks slight flexing

  13. Pass53,976 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    749565052393
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about L3 VGP

Does L3 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 VGP expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 VGP?
The MOT on L3 VGP expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 VGP done?
L3 VGP was recorded at 134,487 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 8,385 miles a year.
Has L3 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VGP has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 VGP 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 VGP find?
L3 VGP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear; nearside rear light unit lens damaged; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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