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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Orange · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L4 RPBMOT history

L4 RPB is an orange diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L4 RPB orange Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,470 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 RPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 RPB was last recorded at 127,470 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,353 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,470 miles
  • 2025 – 121,581 miles
  • 2024 – 116,062 miles
  • 2023 – 109,586 miles
  • 2022 – 104,310 miles
  • 2021 – 101,524 miles
  • 2020 – 88,447 miles
  • 2019 – 74,366 miles
  • 2018 – 65,137 miles
  • 2017 – 57,152 miles
  • 2016 – 51,962 miles
  • 2015 – 49,933 miles
  • 2014 – 41,342 miles
  • 2013 – 37,794 miles
  • 2012 – 31,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,470 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to rear wheels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,470 miles (+117)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    234815064081
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail127,353 miles (+5,772)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    494825622660
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,581 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,581 miles
    Test number
    463987867257
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,558 miles (+5,496)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,558 miles
    Test number
    286057516376
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,062 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    188205392523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

  6. Fail116,062 miles (+6,476)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    859831009384
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S

  7. Pass109,586 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,586 miles
    Test number
    440721408925
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail109,563 miles (+5,253)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    520274455251
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass104,310 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    735780514691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,524 miles (+13,077)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    168892127824
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    441253667978
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare wheel flat

  12. Fail88,447 miles (+14,081)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    893762930056
    • MajorNearside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective spare wheel flat
    • AdvisoryDifferential leaking oil

  13. Pass74,366 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,366 miles
    Test number
    471890201989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,137 miles (+7,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,137 miles
    Test number
    210326553298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass57,152 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,152 miles
    Test number
    981611401065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,962 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    313543381528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,933 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    434098088044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,342 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    105200734341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,794 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    457574323453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    516350622369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 RPB

Does L4 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RPB is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 RPB?
The MOT on L4 RPB is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 RPB done?
L4 RPB was recorded at 127,470 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has L4 RPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 RPB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 RPB 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 L4 RPB find?
L4 RPB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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