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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

L40 GDCMOT history

L40 GDC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L40 GDC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
206,205 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GDC was last recorded at 206,205 miles on 21 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,203 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
13,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,205 miles
  • 2024 – 205,723 miles
  • 2023 – 201,299 miles
  • 2022 – 190,507 miles
  • 2021 – 185,447 miles
  • 2020 – 156,454 miles
  • 2019 – 153,385 miles
  • 2018 – 132,270 miles
  • 2017 – 112,080 miles
  • 2016 – 91,028 miles
  • 2015 – 61,979 miles
  • 2014 – 40,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,205 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLow emissionsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside & Offside rear leaf spring misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tierod slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,205 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    206,205 miles
    Test number
    193211620353
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emissions
  2. Fail206,203 miles (+480)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,203 miles
    Test number
    488755005820
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emissions
  3. Pass205,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    205,723 miles
    Test number
    830209747398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail205,723 miles (+4,424)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,723 miles
    Test number
    321567826602
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass201,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    201,299 miles
    Test number
    876342620262
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail201,299 miles (+10,792)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,299 miles
    Test number
    734941893150
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass190,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    190,507 miles
    Test number
    839103772615
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail190,507 miles (+5,060)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,507 miles
    Test number
    497250677270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass185,447 miles (+28,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    185,447 miles
    Test number
    887327680072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass156,454 miles (+3,069)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    156,454 miles
    Test number
    995603685241
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber gaiter split
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass153,385 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,385 miles
    Test number
    461210819608
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside rear leaf spring misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tierod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  12. Fail153,326 miles (+21,056)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,326 miles
    Test number
    772530424972
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside rear leaf spring misaligned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tierod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  13. Pass132,270 miles (+20,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,270 miles
    Test number
    612651328046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass112,080 miles (+21,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    918513160334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    714269682588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail91,028 miles (+29,049)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,028 miles
    Test number
    605258685300
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak and oil very low
  17. Pass61,979 miles (+21,792)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    436452165053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    238563144084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GDC

Does L40 GDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GDC is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GDC?
The MOT on L40 GDC is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GDC done?
L40 GDC was recorded at 206,205 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 13,532 miles a year.
Has L40 GDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GDC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 GDC 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 GDC find?
L40 GDC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear ns and os; low emissions.

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