
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass112,080 miles (+21,052)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 918513160334
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass61,979 miles (+21,792)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,979 miles
- Test number
- 436452165053
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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