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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L3 WSSMOT history

L3 WSS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 207,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L3 WSS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
207,671 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WSS
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WSS was last recorded at 207,671 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,252 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,419 miles
Average per year
14,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,671 miles
  • 2024 – 206,252 miles
  • 2023 – 202,410 miles
  • 2022 – 193,681 miles
  • 2021 – 176,367 miles
  • 2020 – 160,765 miles
  • 2019 – 137,291 miles
  • 2018 – 114,285 miles
  • 2017 – 88,311 miles
  • 2016 – 70,625 miles
  • 2015 – 50,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,671 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,671 miles (+1,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    207,671 miles
    Test number
    660795972603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,252 miles (+3,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,252 miles
    Test number
    871865434604
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,410 miles (+8,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    202,410 miles
    Test number
    644874535691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass193,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    193,681 miles
    Test number
    893429777123
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail193,681 miles (+17,314)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,681 miles
    Test number
    979652331094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,367 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,367 miles
    Test number
    916936045153
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail176,367 miles (+15,602)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,367 miles
    Test number
    936965094070
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    520913430153
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,765 miles (+23,474)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    482177157390
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,291 miles (+23,006)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    515742657994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

  11. Pass114,285 miles (+25,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,285 miles
    Test number
    783888354464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,311 miles (+17,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    883025991672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    412646638789
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn,n.s brake pads 80% or more worn
    • AdvisoryMIL warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryPlay in o.s of steering rack

  14. Fail70,625 miles (+19,812)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    310414844979
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn,n.s brake pads 80% or more worn
    • AdvisoryMIL warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryPlay in o.s of steering rack

  15. Pass50,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    165132465025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,813 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    157981265473
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L3 WSS

Does L3 WSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 WSS is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 WSS?
The MOT on L3 WSS is valid until 13 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 WSS done?
L3 WSS was recorded at 207,671 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 14,549 miles a year.
Has L3 WSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WSS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 WSS 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 WSS find?
L3 WSS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; oil leak, but not excessive.

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