
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc
L40 VEGMOT history
L40 VEG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 227,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 227,913 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 16,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 VEG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 11 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 VEG was last recorded at 227,913 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 16,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 211,904 miles · 1 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16,009 miles
- Average per year
- 16,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,913 miles
- 2024 – 211,904 miles
- 2023 – 198,005 miles
- 2022 – 186,243 miles
- 2020 – 168,429 miles
- 2019 – 137,581 miles
- 2018 – 116,455 miles
- 2017 – 92,929 miles
- 2016 – 70,883 miles
- 2015 – 49,056 miles
- 2014 – 32,301 miles
- 2013 – 23,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,913 miles4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 227,913 miles
- Test number
- 280555546194
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail227,913 miles (+16,009)1 repaired4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,913 miles
- Test number
- 705177089161
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass211,904 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 211,904 miles
- Test number
- 545759713211
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail211,904 miles (+13,899)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,904 miles
- Test number
- 692230862114
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,005 miles (+11,762)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 198,005 miles
- Test number
- 362415473812
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear door corroded
Pass186,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 186,243 miles
- Test number
- 960698582388
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail186,243 miles (+17,814)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,243 miles
- Test number
- 646179264395
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,429 miles (+10)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,429 miles
- Test number
- 935767115699
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at specified tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside rear light slightly damaged not showing white light to rear
- 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 arm ball joint has slight play at specified tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySlight damage and corrosion all over body
Fail168,419 miles (+30,838)4 dangerous15 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,419 miles
- Test number
- 879968464054
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth rear half shaft oil seals appear to be leaking
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged but no white light
Pass137,581 miles (+632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,581 miles
- Test number
- 493497760137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail136,949 miles (+20,494)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,949 miles
- Test number
- 116981513533
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear 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))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass116,455 miles (+1,109)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 116,455 miles
- Test number
- 877378461474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,346 miles (+22,417)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,346 miles
- Test number
- 224238597930
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,929 miles
- Test number
- 488900162787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,910 miles (+22,027)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,910 miles
- Test number
- 262015351168
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass70,883 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,883 miles
- Test number
- 515129958843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,192 miles (+21,136)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,192 miles
- Test number
- 838464922613
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak excessive free play (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass49,056 miles (+16,755)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 49,056 miles
- Test number
- 575058235112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outside
Pass32,301 miles (+8,806)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,301 miles
- Test number
- 289340654425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,495 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 23,495 miles
- Test number
- 355866803149
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about L40 VEG
- Does L40 VEG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 VEG expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 VEG?
- The MOT on L40 VEG expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 VEG done?
- L40 VEG was recorded at 227,913 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 16,816 miles a year.
- Has L40 VEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 VEG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 VEG 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 VEG find?
- L40 VEG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 9 more.
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