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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L40 COOMOT history

L40 COO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 3 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 179,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L40 COO white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,981 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 COO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 COO was last recorded at 179,981 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2017: 163,373 miles, lower than 163,670 miles on 30 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,568 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
1,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,981 miles
  • 2025 – 179,568 miles
  • 2023 – 179,552 miles
  • 2022 – 179,459 miles
  • 2021 – 179,133 miles
  • 2020 – 178,608 miles
  • 2018 – 170,702 miles
  • 2017 – 163,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,981 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,981 miles (+413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,981 miles
    Test number
    438739863841
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass179,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,568 miles
    Test number
    827563436167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,568 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,568 miles
    Test number
    865883303518
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass179,552 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,552 miles
    Test number
    918729055167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,459 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,459 miles
    Test number
    314801238369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,133 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,133 miles
    Test number
    269875164190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,608 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,608 miles
    Test number
    362398159442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail178,575 miles (+7,873)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,575 miles
    Test number
    370531806621
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass170,702 miles (+7,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    170,702 miles
    Test number
    436311493262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass163,373 miles (-297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,373 miles
    Test number
    550004250094
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail163,670 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,670 miles
    Test number
    140323524642
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot excessive side play (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight side play (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L40 COO

Does L40 COO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 COO is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 COO?
The MOT on L40 COO is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 COO done?
L40 COO was recorded at 179,981 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,949 miles a year.
Has L40 COO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 COO has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 COO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 COO find?
L40 COO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded.

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