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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L5 PLYMOT history

L5 PLY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 143,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L5 PLY black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,800 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PLY was last recorded at 143,800 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,305 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,495 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,800 miles
  • 2024 – 137,305 miles
  • 2023 – 129,070 miles
  • 2022 – 120,259 miles
  • 2021 – 112,195 miles
  • 2020 – 104,952 miles
  • 2019 – 99,974 miles
  • 2018 – 93,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,800 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,800 miles (+6,495)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,800 miles
    Test number
    503290432992
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,305 miles (+8,235)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,305 miles
    Test number
    202688281760
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass129,070 miles (+8,811)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,070 miles
    Test number
    162913544140
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass120,259 miles (+8,064)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,259 miles
    Test number
    798582044526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  5. Pass112,195 miles (+7,243)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,195 miles
    Test number
    188259277223
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,952 miles (+4,978)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,952 miles
    Test number
    663697194292
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass99,974 miles (+5,978)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,974 miles
    Test number
    176677123350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    135201180454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail93,996 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    183434918155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L5 PLY

Does L5 PLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PLY is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 PLY?
The MOT on L5 PLY is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PLY done?
L5 PLY was recorded at 143,800 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has L5 PLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PLY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 PLY 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 PLY find?
L5 PLY passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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