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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L8 LVXMOT history

L8 LVX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 4 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,825 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L8 LVX white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,825 km
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LVX was last recorded at 133,825 km on 4 Feb 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,825 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,825 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,825 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,825 km
    Test number
    798956508306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass78,530 miles (+7,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    536137388848
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass71,067 miles (+7,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    383435498269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,030 miles (+2,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    623053770317
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass61,401 miles (+2,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    671490846793
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass59,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    112656932825
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight corrosionon inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail59,118 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    344105785289
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail59,118 miles (+674)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    423492295677
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount detached from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,444 miles (+4,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    282577306978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass54,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    700375035923
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance on front axle brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail54,254 miles (+1,529)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    726318843215
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance on front axle brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass52,725 miles (+10,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    286346860564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,237 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,237 miles
    Test number
    893252319949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,698 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    309579763290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,502 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,502 miles
    Test number
    556105815057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,887 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    426886704041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    378199513486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,928 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    985269613289
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L8 LVX

Does L8 LVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LVX is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LVX?
The MOT on L8 LVX is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LVX done?
L8 LVX was recorded at 133,825 km at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Has L8 LVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LVX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 LVX 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 LVX find?
L8 LVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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