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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,151 cc

L5 ULMMOT history

L5 ULM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 264,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

L5 ULM white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
264,233 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ULM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 ULM was last recorded at 264,233 miles on 3 May 2025, 16,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2024: 248,028 miles, lower than 255,663 miles on 12 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,053 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16,180 miles
Average per year
12,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 264,233 miles
  • 2024 – 248,053 miles
  • 2023 – 255,663 miles
  • 2021 – 217,254 miles
  • 2020 – 206,448 miles
  • 2019 – 195,681 miles
  • 2018 – 184,380 miles
  • 2017 – 176,197 miles
  • 2016 – 165,506 miles
  • 2014 – 153,275 miles
  • 2013 – 137,827 miles
  • 2012 – 126,630 miles
  • 2011 – 107,052 miles
  • 2010 – 89,849 miles
  • 2009 – 67,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail264,233 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaks at front flex and middle joint (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury middle door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mount holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pocket holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear lights (4.7.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front WINDSCREEN CHIP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail264,233 miles (+16,180)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,233 miles
    Test number
    716828194482
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaks at front flex and middle joint (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury middle door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mount holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pocket holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear lights (4.7.2 (a))

  2. Pass248,053 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    248,053 miles
    Test number
    787953149320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail248,051 miles (+23)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,051 miles
    Test number
    759852621698
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn universal joint in the middle worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail248,028 miles (-7,635)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,028 miles
    Test number
    150455157320
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury middle door damaged at the bottom of the door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass255,663 miles (+30,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    255,663 miles
    Test number
    672119731405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail225,661 miles (+8,407)2 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,661 miles
    Test number
    386149068216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible through cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill detached and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorProp shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass217,254 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    217,254 miles
    Test number
    935929169524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WINDSCREEN CHIP
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail217,248 miles (+10,800)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,248 miles
    Test number
    440390768272
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning STIFF (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WINDSCREEN CHIP
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass206,448 miles (+1,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    206,448 miles
    Test number
    182578197471
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass204,499 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,499 miles
    Test number
    669620021011
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  11. Fail204,498 miles (+8,817)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,498 miles
    Test number
    878258465010
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  12. Pass195,681 miles (+11,301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    195,681 miles
    Test number
    742395202394
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass184,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    184,380 miles
    Test number
    968148924249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail184,380 miles (+8,183)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,380 miles
    Test number
    453077838221
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass176,197 miles (+10,691)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,197 miles
    Test number
    559862921481
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Play in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass165,506 miles (+12,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,506 miles
    Test number
    296563304743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass153,275 miles (+15,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    153,275 miles
    Test number
    596015544337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass137,827 miles (+11,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,827 miles
    Test number
    708581553327
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass126,630 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    747609542354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,614 miles (+19,562)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,614 miles
    Test number
    137398642377
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass107,052 miles (+17,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    407364051457
    • NoteO/s/r light slightly damaged lens

  22. Pass89,849 miles (+22,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    444274360471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    691437959360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 ULM

Does L5 ULM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 ULM expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 ULM?
The MOT on L5 ULM expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 ULM done?
L5 ULM was recorded at 264,233 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 12,837 miles a year.
Has L5 ULM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ULM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 ULM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 ULM find?
L5 ULM failed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 12 major defects: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaks at front flex and middle joint; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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