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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

LR14 FTCMOT history

LR14 FTC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Mar 2014. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 249,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LR14 FTC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
249,008 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 FTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR14 FTC was last recorded at 249,008 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 20,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,927 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
20,081 miles
Average per year
20,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,008 miles
  • 2025 – 228,927 miles
  • 2024 – 205,829 miles
  • 2023 – 183,073 miles
  • 2022 – 160,831 miles
  • 2021 – 140,860 miles
  • 2020 – 121,545 miles
  • 2019 – 97,578 miles
  • 2018 – 76,497 miles
  • 2017 – 53,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail249,008 miles
  • DangerousFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) O/S & N/S ( Inner Rack Ends ) (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Insecure (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill / Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp Lens ( Cracked )
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail249,008 miles (+20,081)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,008 miles
    Test number
    424728351691
    • DangerousFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) O/S & N/S ( Inner Rack Ends ) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Insecure (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill / Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp Lens ( Cracked )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass228,927 miles (+23,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    228,927 miles
    Test number
    194229028513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass205,829 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,829 miles
    Test number
    330395134638
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail205,829 miles (+22,756)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,829 miles
    Test number
    345913055700
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass183,073 miles (+792)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,073 miles
    Test number
    165863607796
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail182,281 miles (+21,450)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,281 miles
    Test number
    452543650064
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass160,831 miles (+19,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,831 miles
    Test number
    188470442509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass140,860 miles (+19,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,860 miles
    Test number
    563752738947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,545 miles (+23,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    836822188011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,578 miles (+21,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    877897382131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,497 miles (+23,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    261430503468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,455 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    259684641489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail53,455 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    547192812393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR14 FTC

Does LR14 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR14 FTC expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR14 FTC?
The MOT on LR14 FTC expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR14 FTC done?
LR14 FTC was recorded at 249,008 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 20,560 miles a year.
Has LR14 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 FTC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR14 FTC 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 LR14 FTC find?
LR14 FTC failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: front steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) o/s & n/s ( inner rack ends ); front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front side repeater incorrect colour insecure, and 9 more.

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