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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LL55 CGUMOT history

LL55 CGU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

LL55 CGU white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
208,362 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 CGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 CGU was last recorded at 208,362 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 16,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,372 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
16,990 miles
Average per year
12,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,362 miles
  • 2022 – 191,372 miles
  • 2021 – 172,198 miles
  • 2020 – 159,340 miles
  • 2018 – 149,182 miles
  • 2017 – 139,513 miles
  • 2016 – 126,342 miles
  • 2015 – 108,566 miles
  • 2014 – 99,627 miles
  • 2013 – 88,339 miles
  • 2011 – 74,126 miles
  • 2010 – 61,303 miles
  • 2009 – 41,194 miles
  • 2008 – 30,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,362 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,362 miles (+16,990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    208,362 miles
    Test number
    287520946195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,372 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,372 miles
    Test number
    174520224140
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail190,787 miles (+18,589)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,787 miles
    Test number
    242513217188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass172,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,198 miles
    Test number
    415478068401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail172,198 miles (+12,858)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,198 miles
    Test number
    954039467502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,340 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    378386635535
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Fail159,340 miles (+10,158)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,340 miles
    Test number
    433115455382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass149,182 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,182 miles
    Test number
    686778452313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail149,181 miles (+9,668)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,181 miles
    Test number
    742818558617
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass139,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    382933850599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Fail139,506 miles (+13,164)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,506 miles
    Test number
    833276154711
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass126,342 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    560143691821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  13. Fail126,334 miles (+17,768)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    276555425368
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  14. Pass108,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    277197505414
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail108,565 miles (+8,938)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    157857505162
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Pass99,627 miles (+11,288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    545821094077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Pass88,339 miles (+14,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    248896533097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass74,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    665806371204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,126 miles (+12,823)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    399423971232
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass61,303 miles (+20,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    380942280291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,194 miles (+11,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    914294949287
    • 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)

  22. Pass30,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    504506428222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,164 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,164 miles
    Test number
    623606228272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about LL55 CGU

Does LL55 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 CGU expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 CGU?
The MOT on LL55 CGU expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 CGU done?
LL55 CGU was recorded at 208,362 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 12,123 miles a year.
Has LL55 CGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 CGU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LL55 CGU 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 LL55 CGU find?
LL55 CGU passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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