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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V20 DPLMOT history

V20 DPL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

V20 DPL 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 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,364 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 DPL was last recorded at 165,364 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,364 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,364 miles
  • 2024 – 163,374 miles
  • 2023 – 152,300 miles
  • 2022 – 147,834 miles
  • 2021 – 138,946 miles
  • 2019 – 120,108 miles
  • 2018 – 106,214 miles
  • 2017 – 91,534 miles
  • 2016 – 77,773 miles
  • 2015 – 65,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Outline marker lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,364 miles
    Test number
    365833235172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail165,364 miles (+1,990)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,364 miles
    Test number
    949719905984
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass163,374 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,374 miles
    Test number
    778339713323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail163,372 miles (+5)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,372 miles
    Test number
    528503553237
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail163,367 miles (+11,067)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,367 miles
    Test number
    595312980570
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass152,300 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,300 miles
    Test number
    552127259813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail152,262 miles (+4,428)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,262 miles
    Test number
    660763895824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass147,834 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    790240735096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock has slight play internally
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail147,830 miles (+8,884)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    251657122582
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside front inner rack end has play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock has slight play internally
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass138,946 miles (+18,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,946 miles
    Test number
    847949680122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass120,108 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,108 miles
    Test number
    979242425211
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  12. Fail120,092 miles (+13,878)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    688144881549
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  13. Pass106,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,214 miles
    Test number
    533493703302
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParkbrake just passed
  14. Fail106,213 miles (+14,679)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,213 miles
    Test number
    875355736454
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParkbrake just passed
  15. Pass91,534 miles (+13,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,534 miles
    Test number
    410752190335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParkbrake just passed
  16. Pass77,773 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    582394714359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail77,770 miles (+12,405)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,770 miles
    Test number
    196750415473
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass65,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    868789085171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 DPL

Does V20 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V20 DPL expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V20 DPL?
The MOT on V20 DPL expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V20 DPL done?
V20 DPL was recorded at 165,364 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 9,737 miles a year.
Has V20 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 DPL has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 DPL 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 V20 DPL find?
V20 DPL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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