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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V88 GCLMOT history

V88 GCL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 349,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

V88 GCL silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
349,290 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 GCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 GCL was last recorded at 349,290 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
349,290 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 349,290 miles
  • 2025 – 343,326 miles
  • 2024 – 335,569 miles
  • 2023 – 329,883 miles
  • 2022 – 323,986 miles
  • 2021 – 315,800 miles
  • 2020 – 307,580 miles
  • 2019 – 297,553 miles
  • 2018 – 289,356 miles
  • 2017 – 281,297 miles
  • 2016 – 272,652 miles
  • 2015 – 246,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass349,290 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass349,290 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    349,290 miles
    Test number
    179046829628
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail349,290 miles (+5,964)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    349,290 miles
    Test number
    998176373959
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front Mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass343,326 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    343,326 miles
    Test number
    650317059996
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket corroded and broken away - but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outline markers obscured by sun shade (vehicle less that 2100mm wide )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side marker lamp not working (vehicle less that 2100mm wide )
  4. Fail343,320 miles (+7,751)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    343,320 miles
    Test number
    908064023666
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Above Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass335,569 miles (+5,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    335,569 miles
    Test number
    839110796851
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass329,883 miles (+5,897)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    329,883 miles
    Test number
    981135130520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight Play In Shock Absorber Shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass323,986 miles (+8,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    323,986 miles
    Test number
    846697496607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bushes Have Minor Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass315,800 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    315,800 miles
    Test number
    835674116081
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass307,580 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    307,580 miles
    Test number
    617906388804
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail307,579 miles (+10,026)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,579 miles
    Test number
    551828723003
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in half (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust snapped in half (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass297,553 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    297,553 miles
    Test number
    789198487638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass289,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    289,356 miles
    Test number
    317776261525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Fail289,356 miles (+8,059)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,356 miles
    Test number
    544440077731
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass281,297 miles (+8,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    281,297 miles
    Test number
    840797846960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass272,652 miles (+26,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    272,652 miles
    Test number
    141007036734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass246,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    246,006 miles
    Test number
    124515545967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 GCL

Does V88 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 GCL is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 GCL?
The MOT on V88 GCL is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 GCL done?
V88 GCL was recorded at 349,290 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 9,410 miles a year.
Has V88 GCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 GCL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V88 GCL 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 V88 GCL find?
V88 GCL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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