Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc
L40 RATMOT history
L40 RAT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,065 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RAT was last recorded at 125,065 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,480 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,585 miles
- Average per year
- 6,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,065 miles
- 2025 – 123,480 miles
- 2023 – 121,081 miles
- 2022 – 119,122 miles
- 2021 – 112,656 miles
- 2020 – 104,919 miles
- 2019 – 98,117 miles
- 2018 – 90,474 miles
- 2017 – 81,748 miles
- 2016 – 75,207 miles
- 2015 – 68,154 miles
- 2014 – 60,090 miles
- 2013 – 51,559 miles
- 2012 – 43,117 miles
- 2011 – 35,262 miles
- 2010 – 27,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,065 miles
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,065 miles (+1,585)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,065 miles
- Test number
- 863855647202
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass123,480 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,480 miles
- Test number
- 319535780452
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,462 miles (+18)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,462 miles
- Test number
- 533921599248
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,444 miles (+2,363)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,444 miles
- Test number
- 266810306862
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch lower part slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,081 miles (+1,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 121,081 miles
- Test number
- 918334788663
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,122 miles (+6,466)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,122 miles
- Test number
- 942171598262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,656 miles (+7,737)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,656 miles
- Test number
- 663532739181
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass104,919 miles (+6,802)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,919 miles
- Test number
- 264327534303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,117 miles (+7,643)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 98,117 miles
- Test number
- 213406845470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,474 miles (+8,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 90,474 miles
- Test number
- 277935949887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,748 miles (+6,541)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,748 miles
- Test number
- 629087326128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,207 miles (+7,053)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,207 miles
- Test number
- 145535831663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,154 miles (+8,064)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,154 miles
- Test number
- 669310395103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,090 miles (+8,531)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,090 miles
- Test number
- 758193844111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,559 miles (+8,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,559 miles
- Test number
- 689693943160
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,117 miles (+7,855)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,117 miles
- Test number
- 809192942105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,262 miles (+8,221)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,262 miles
- Test number
- 169444141121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,041 miles
- Test number
- 714144240144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 RAT
- Does L40 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RAT is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RAT?
- The MOT on L40 RAT is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 RAT done?
- L40 RAT was recorded at 125,065 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
- Has L40 RAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RAT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 RAT 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 RAT find?
- L40 RAT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside front nail in tyre.
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