Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc
L40 GWCMOT history
L40 GWC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 140,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 140,396 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,507 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 GWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 29 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 GWC was last recorded at 140,396 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 6,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,356 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,040 miles
- Average per year
- 12,507 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,396 miles
- 2025 – 134,356 miles
- 2024 – 127,942 miles
- 2023 – 116,114 miles
- 2022 – 96,471 miles
- 2021 – 78,294 miles
- 2020 – 60,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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 efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 6 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,396 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 140,396 miles
- Test number
- 932225390917
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail140,396 miles (+6,040)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,396 miles
- Test number
- 573823376103
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,356 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 134,356 miles
- Test number
- 386504009061
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail134,356 miles (+6,414)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,356 miles
- Test number
- 809933608693
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,942 miles (+11,828)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,942 miles
- Test number
- 167110187839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,114 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 116,114 miles
- Test number
- 607497778388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,113 miles (+19,642)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,113 miles
- Test number
- 478771863562
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,471 miles (+18,177)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 96,471 miles
- Test number
- 901468562492
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Tail Lamp Insecure/cracked
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 78,294 miles
- Test number
- 158768216507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,294 miles (+18,262)2 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,294 miles
- Test number
- 110093993492
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass60,032 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 60,032 miles
- Test number
- 613412023460
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both side front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryComplete under side covered in dirt
Questions about L40 GWC
- Does L40 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GWC is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 GWC?
- The MOT on L40 GWC is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 GWC done?
- L40 GWC was recorded at 140,396 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 12,507 miles a year.
- Has L40 GWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 GWC has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 GWC 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 GWC find?
- L40 GWC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear.
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