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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,151 cc

L4 KRLMOT history

L4 KRL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L4 KRL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,859 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 KRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 KRL was last recorded at 98,859 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2012: 78,192 miles, lower than 201,572 miles on 26 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,844 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,859 miles
  • 2025 – 97,844 miles
  • 2024 – 96,523 miles
  • 2023 – 95,436 miles
  • 2021 – 93,903 miles
  • 2020 – 92,427 miles
  • 2019 – 91,330 miles
  • 2018 – 90,043 miles
  • 2017 – 89,151 miles
  • 2016 – 87,039 miles
  • 2015 – 85,592 miles
  • 2014 – 81,724 miles
  • 2013 – 78,494 miles
  • 2012 – 78,192 miles
  • 2011 – 201,572 miles
  • 2009 – 168,386 miles
  • 2008 – 139,413 miles
  • 2007 – 105,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,859 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,859 miles (+1,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,859 miles
    Test number
    357708641973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded

  2. Pass97,844 miles (+1,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,844 miles
    Test number
    473299655435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded

  3. Pass96,523 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    375815429309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension + Underbody generally corroded

  4. Pass95,436 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    714400264169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,903 miles (+1,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,903 miles
    Test number
    568239350443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,427 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    440882489256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,330 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    690985046634
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,043 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,043 miles
    Test number
    426912681009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,151 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    320444944868
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail89,151 miles (+2,112)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    849257020304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass87,039 miles (+1,447)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    796255943558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass85,592 miles (+3,868)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    208151195402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBrake pipes coved in grease not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass81,724 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    355640294178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,494 miles (+302)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,494 miles
    Test number
    458837913141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo abs light on

  15. Pass78,192 miles (-123,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    979821132101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass201,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    201,572 miles
    Test number
    169196541167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail201,572 miles (+33,186)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,572 miles
    Test number
    787216041187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass168,386 miles (+28,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    168,386 miles
    Test number
    300560339294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    480985458296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,413 miles (+33,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,413 miles
    Test number
    113234858274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass105,712 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    322365977237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,711 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,711 miles
    Test number
    332254077414
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about L4 KRL

Does L4 KRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 KRL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 KRL?
The MOT on L4 KRL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 KRL done?
L4 KRL was recorded at 98,859 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
Has L4 KRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 KRL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L4 KRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 KRL find?
L4 KRL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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