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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

L5 LSSMOT history

L5 LSS is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L5 LSS blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,403 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LSS
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
4 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LSS was last recorded at 144,403 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,100 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,403 miles
  • 2025 – 144,100 miles
  • 2024 – 142,738 miles
  • 2023 – 140,758 miles
  • 2022 – 139,896 miles
  • 2021 – 139,274 miles
  • 2020 – 137,418 miles
  • 2019 – 136,125 miles
  • 2018 – 133,067 miles
  • 2017 – 128,069 miles
  • 2016 – 122,019 miles
  • 2015 – 112,402 miles
  • 2014 – 98,750 miles
  • 2013 – 82,305 miles
  • 2012 – 62,230 miles
  • 2011 – 48,666 miles
  • 2010 – 41,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,403 miles (+303)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,403 miles
    Test number
    758397553402
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  2. Pass144,100 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,100 miles
    Test number
    789322224834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,738 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,738 miles
    Test number
    159743324880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,758 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,758 miles
    Test number
    863866681121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail140,753 miles (+857)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,753 miles
    Test number
    965506700806
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,896 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,896 miles
    Test number
    859696463655
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail139,881 miles (+607)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,881 miles
    Test number
    594899365873
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,274 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,274 miles
    Test number
    899629755170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,271 miles (+1,853)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    825125488355
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,418 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    977844885028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,409 miles (+1,284)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,409 miles
    Test number
    873002418759
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass136,125 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,125 miles
    Test number
    230775401522
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass133,067 miles (+4,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,067 miles
    Test number
    793675297999
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass128,069 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,069 miles
    Test number
    972235452427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,019 miles (+9,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    122,019 miles
    Test number
    464955369461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass112,402 miles (+13,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    906852085001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    797543484012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,750 miles (+16,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    705311684096
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass82,305 miles (+20,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    897451583019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass62,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    768880882081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,230 miles (+13,564)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    446329472074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass48,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    419473781064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,666 miles (+7,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,666 miles
    Test number
    326582281074
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass41,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,011 miles
    Test number
    334457120146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LSS

Does L5 LSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LSS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LSS?
The MOT on L5 LSS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LSS done?
L5 LSS was recorded at 144,403 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has L5 LSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LSS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 LSS 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 L5 LSS find?
L5 LSS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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