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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L8 BCWMOT history

L8 BCW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 201,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L8 BCW black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
201,824 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BCW was last recorded at 201,824 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,993 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,831 miles
Average per year
13,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,824 miles
  • 2025 – 195,993 miles
  • 2024 – 187,898 miles
  • 2023 – 179,660 miles
  • 2022 – 168,782 miles
  • 2021 – 136,649 miles
  • 2019 – 126,357 miles
  • 2018 – 114,140 miles
  • 2017 – 83,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,824 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,824 miles (+5,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    201,824 miles
    Test number
    610083718462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass195,993 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,993 miles
    Test number
    298098865531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,898 miles
    Test number
    250407142795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail187,898 miles (+8,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,898 miles
    Test number
    179835338436
    • Repaired at testRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  5. Pass179,660 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,660 miles
    Test number
    464559244087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail179,636 miles (+10,854)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,636 miles
    Test number
    695861231146
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested LED (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass168,782 miles (+32,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,782 miles
    Test number
    833301125060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,649 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,649 miles
    Test number
    907885708077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,357 miles (+12,217)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    392599372672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,140 miles (+30,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,140 miles
    Test number
    708628952722
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    349865282089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BCW

Does L8 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BCW is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BCW?
The MOT on L8 BCW is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BCW done?
L8 BCW was recorded at 201,824 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 13,284 miles a year.
Has L8 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BCW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 BCW 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 L8 BCW find?
L8 BCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose, and 1 more.

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