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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

L40 AKPMOT history

L40 AKP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L40 AKP white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,329 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AKP
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AKP was last recorded at 44,329 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,514 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,329 miles
  • 2025 – 42,514 miles
  • 2024 – 39,604 miles
  • 2023 – 37,014 miles
  • 2022 – 35,406 miles
  • 2021 – 28,179 miles
  • 2020 – 25,927 miles
  • 2019 – 23,021 miles
  • 2018 – 20,530 miles
  • 2017 – 19,483 miles
  • 2016 – 17,731 miles
  • 2015 – 15,776 miles
  • 2014 – 13,334 miles
  • 2013 – 12,036 miles
  • 2012 – 10,171 miles
  • 2011 – 8,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,329 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,329 miles
    Test number
    517092628525
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass42,514 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,514 miles
    Test number
    281931451013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,604 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    39,604 miles
    Test number
    744185253913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,014 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    749489704095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,406 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,406 miles
    Test number
    350612425145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,179 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    354874303232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,083 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    943827267262
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass25,927 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    100751645872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,021 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,021 miles
    Test number
    395788903790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,530 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,530 miles
    Test number
    665552803796
    • AdvisoryExaust tailpipe slightly corroded
  11. Pass19,483 miles (+1,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,483 miles
    Test number
    424606752158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass17,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,731 miles
    Test number
    240538317003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail17,731 miles (+1,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,731 miles
    Test number
    178392198662
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working both top markers inop (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass15,776 miles (+2,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    496900045140
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass13,334 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,334 miles
    Test number
    679719834109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail12,036 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,036 miles
    Test number
    215471343435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass12,036 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,036 miles
    Test number
    307171243132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,171 miles
    Test number
    608233642125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,171 miles (+1,779)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,171 miles
    Test number
    998473242150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass8,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    8,392 miles
    Test number
    206990641102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AKP

Does L40 AKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AKP is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AKP?
The MOT on L40 AKP is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AKP done?
L40 AKP was recorded at 44,329 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has L40 AKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AKP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L40 AKP 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 L40 AKP find?
L40 AKP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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