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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

L70 GDCMOT history

L70 GDC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 22 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 164,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

L70 GDC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
164,026 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 GDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 GDC was last recorded at 164,026 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,240 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
10,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,026 miles
  • 2022 – 163,240 miles
  • 2021 – 158,766 miles
  • 2019 – 128,462 miles
  • 2018 – 119,866 miles
  • 2017 – 93,341 miles
  • 2015 – 63,201 miles
  • 2014 – 52,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,026 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Differential oil seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,026 miles (+786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    754643192377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass163,240 miles (+4,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    163,240 miles
    Test number
    152238907889
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

  3. Pass158,766 miles (+30,304)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    338152055909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    866841402689
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail128,462 miles (+8,596)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,462 miles
    Test number
    692244282500
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass119,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    749384377756
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil seal leaking

  7. Fail119,866 miles (+26,525)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    682353712047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferential oil seal leaking

  8. Pass93,341 miles (+30,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    601399784328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass63,201 miles (+11,179)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    416464525207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass52,022 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,022 miles
    Test number
    685380144287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register results

  11. Fail52,019 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    317042634275
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteEmissions too low to register results

Questions about L70 GDC

Does L70 GDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 GDC expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 GDC?
The MOT on L70 GDC expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 GDC done?
L70 GDC was recorded at 164,026 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 10,533 miles a year.
Has L70 GDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 GDC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 GDC 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 L70 GDC find?
L70 GDC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s, and 1 more.

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