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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,178 cc

L55 NGBMOT history

L55 NGB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 183,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L55 NGB silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,938 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,178 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NGB was last recorded at 183,938 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,718 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
10,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,938 miles
  • 2024 – 160,569 miles
  • 2023 – 148,510 miles
  • 2022 – 133,152 miles
  • 2021 – 130,815 miles
  • 2020 – 126,313 miles
  • 2019 – 113,293 miles
  • 2018 – 105,863 miles
  • 2017 – 97,826 miles
  • 2016 – 87,620 miles
  • 2015 – 75,859 miles
  • 2014 – 62,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Knock from steering play in both steering rack ends

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,938 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,938 miles
    Test number
    704935564865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail183,718 miles (+23,149)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,718 miles
    Test number
    727360680331
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn axle D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone excess corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working middle lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn axle D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch missing side loading door no handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 17 clicks (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,569 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,569 miles
    Test number
    392800633978
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail159,935 miles (+11,425)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,935 miles
    Test number
    915759138413
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,510 miles (+15,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,510 miles
    Test number
    630866753329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated 2nd centre bearing, bonding separating slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

  6. Pass133,152 miles (+2,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,152 miles
    Test number
    532630749823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on gas analyser

  7. Pass130,815 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,815 miles
    Test number
    549429262133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on gas analyser

  8. Fail130,813 miles (+4,500)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    857688399964
    • MajorExhaust system insecure 1st bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2nd bracket very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing very rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on gas analyser

  9. Pass126,313 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    848635872128
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn pads deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers corroded
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail126,307 miles (+13,014)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,307 miles
    Test number
    284608236869
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn pads deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers corroded
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryN/s front shocker cover split
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pads deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass113,293 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,293 miles
    Test number
    211280731054
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded all pads appear ok
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance only just met
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryLong travel in footbrake
    • AdvisoryO/s rear side marker light inop
    • AdvisorySlight engine and rear diff oil leaks

  12. Fail113,287 miles (+7,424)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    772049147016
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded all pads appear ok
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance only just met
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryLong travel in footbrake
    • AdvisoryO/s rear side marker light inop
    • AdvisorySlight engine and rear diff oil leaks

  13. Pass105,863 miles (+8,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,863 miles
    Test number
    499127845205
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded and worn pads appear ok
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends

  14. Pass97,826 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,826 miles
    Test number
    304228949593
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  15. Fail97,826 miles (+10,206)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,826 miles
    Test number
    533486114825
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  16. Pass87,620 miles (+11,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    128380971021
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades very poor strong advise
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly lipped and pads appear to be getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres just starting to get low in tread and wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering play in both steering rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  17. Pass75,859 miles (+13,256)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    995808075005
    • NoteBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn pads appear ok
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just starting to get low in tread
    • NoteKnock from steering rack and play in both steering rack ends
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass62,603 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    266749164007
    • NoteBad engine oil leak
    • NoteBoth front brakediscs lipped and worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NoteKnock from steering rack
    • NoteO/s rear and n/s centre side marker lights inop
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

Questions about L55 NGB

Does L55 NGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 NGB is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 NGB?
The MOT on L55 NGB is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 NGB done?
L55 NGB was recorded at 183,938 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 10,413 miles a year.
Has L55 NGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NGB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 NGB 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 L55 NGB find?
L55 NGB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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