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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,151 cc

L40 HOSMOT history

L40 HOS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 206,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L40 HOS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
206,565 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HOS was last recorded at 206,565 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 9,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,551 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,014 miles
Average per year
11,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,565 miles
  • 2024 – 197,551 miles
  • 2023 – 185,662 miles
  • 2022 – 171,377 miles
  • 2021 – 152,506 miles
  • 2020 – 129,276 miles
  • 2019 – 123,304 miles
  • 2018 – 116,915 miles
  • 2017 – 111,313 miles
  • 2016 – 106,662 miles
  • 2015 – 94,745 miles
  • 2014 – 69,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,565 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,565 miles (+9,014)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    206,565 miles
    Test number
    186472831833
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass197,551 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,551 miles
    Test number
    546394846249
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail197,544 miles (+11,882)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,544 miles
    Test number
    269456185453
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass185,662 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    888647917158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail185,661 miles (+14,284)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,661 miles
    Test number
    155280973695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front "U" bolt. (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass171,377 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,377 miles
    Test number
    856195623069
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Marker lamps inop.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail171,377 miles (+18,871)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,377 miles
    Test number
    418950674697
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Marker lamps inop.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass152,506 miles (+23,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,506 miles
    Test number
    550395935716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass129,276 miles (+5,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,276 miles
    Test number
    273633369981
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass123,304 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,304 miles
    Test number
    559440166062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,915 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    105884464482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,313 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,313 miles
    Test number
    608747063715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass106,662 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,662 miles
    Test number
    703412456451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,745 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    688374495013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
  15. Pass94,745 miles (+25,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    847214995069
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
  16. Pass69,478 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    228834684081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail69,478 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    338233684059
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about L40 HOS

Does L40 HOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HOS is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 HOS?
The MOT on L40 HOS is valid until 11 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 HOS done?
L40 HOS was recorded at 206,565 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 11,781 miles a year.
Has L40 HOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HOS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 HOS 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 HOS find?
L40 HOS passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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