Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc
L5 PPEMOT history
L5 PPE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,953 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 PPE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 PPE was last recorded at 73,953 miles on 15 May 2026, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,398 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 555 miles
- Average per year
- 2,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,953 miles
- 2025 – 73,398 miles
- 2024 – 68,388 miles
- 2023 – 63,848 miles
- 2022 – 58,755 miles
- 2021 – 54,339 miles
- 2020 – 51,405 miles
- 2019 – 46,716 miles
- 2018 – 45,464 miles
- 2017 – 41,983 miles
- 2016 – 41,666 miles
- 2015 – 40,776 miles
- 2014 – 40,475 miles
- 2013 – 39,926 miles
- 2012 – 39,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,953 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front rack arm slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,953 miles (+555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,953 miles
- Test number
- 697764721942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,398 miles (+5,010)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 73,398 miles
- Test number
- 763338714875
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,388 miles (+4,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 68,388 miles
- Test number
- 156193035304
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,848 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 63,848 miles
- Test number
- 669819776968
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fail63,848 miles (+5,093)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,848 miles
- Test number
- 412088555156
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,755 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 58,755 miles
- Test number
- 935067658292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,339 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2022
- Odometer
- 54,339 miles
- Test number
- 134467972155
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires some adjustment or repair
Fail54,339 miles (+2,934)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,339 miles
- Test number
- 462302178991
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires some adjustment or repair
Pass51,405 miles (+4,689)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2021
- Odometer
- 51,405 miles
- Test number
- 340182061986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,716 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2020
- Odometer
- 46,716 miles
- Test number
- 403335868837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail46,690 miles (+1,226)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,690 miles
- Test number
- 653811004972
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,464 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 45,464 miles
- Test number
- 877807866593
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls
- AdvisoryOffside Front rack arm slight play
Fail45,464 miles (+3,481)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,464 miles
- Test number
- 155632910518
- FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front rack arm slight play
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but cant see the cords at time of test
Pass41,983 miles (+317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 41,983 miles
- Test number
- 649110190739
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,666 miles (+890)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 41,666 miles
- Test number
- 963028447708
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated
- AdvisorySpare wheel missing
Pass40,776 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 40,776 miles
- Test number
- 719775106207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,475 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 40,475 miles
- Test number
- 258857424498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,926 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,926 miles
- Test number
- 159691073005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,546 miles
- Test number
- 275092272077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,546 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,546 miles
- Test number
- 468702272015
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Questions about L5 PPE
- Does L5 PPE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PPE is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 PPE?
- The MOT on L5 PPE is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 PPE done?
- L5 PPE was recorded at 73,953 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,427 miles a year.
- Has L5 PPE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 PPE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 PPE 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 PPE find?
- L5 PPE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.
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