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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue and Multi-colour · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L40 CDWMOT history

L40 CDW is a blue and multi-colour diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

L40 CDW blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,032 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue and Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CDW was last recorded at 160,032 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,244 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,788 miles
Average per year
8,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,032 miles
  • 2024 – 155,244 miles
  • 2022 – 144,582 miles
  • 2021 – 135,152 miles
  • 2020 – 127,411 miles
  • 2019 – 114,930 miles
  • 2018 – 98,533 miles
  • 2017 – 91,465 miles
  • 2016 – 79,018 miles
  • 2015 – 69,619 miles
  • 2014 – 60,623 miles
  • 2013 – 48,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side Loading Door Corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door Corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,032 miles (+4,788)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,032 miles
    Test number
    535213276554
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side Loading Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Door Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,244 miles
    Test number
    546169933323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass241,959 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    241,959 km
    Test number
    597184237888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,582 miles (+9,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    615789246969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp assembly slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has long travel

  5. Pass135,152 miles (+7,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,152 miles
    Test number
    936648926753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    504230879578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,411 miles (+12,481)4 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,411 miles
    Test number
    464237086981
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,930 miles (+16,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,930 miles
    Test number
    901855604291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,533 miles
    Test number
    241968110916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,533 miles (+7,068)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,533 miles
    Test number
    580443693396
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  11. Pass91,465 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,465 miles
    Test number
    803234271336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    437778284192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,018 miles (+9,399)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    853473204493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Fail69,619 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    245443305479
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,619 miles (+8,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    506813505100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,623 miles (+12,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    149592364131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,603 miles
    Test number
    448831373122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 CDW

Does L40 CDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CDW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 CDW?
The MOT on L40 CDW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CDW done?
L40 CDW was recorded at 160,032 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,976 miles a year.
Has L40 CDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CDW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 CDW 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 CDW find?
L40 CDW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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