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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LC61 FBYMOT history

LC61 FBY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LC61 FBY white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,757 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FBY was last recorded at 148,757 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2016: 77,099 miles, lower than 84,966 miles on 22 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,367 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,757 miles
  • 2025 – 145,367 miles
  • 2024 – 139,556 miles
  • 2023 – 135,374 miles
  • 2022 – 125,215 miles
  • 2021 – 120,821 miles
  • 2020 – 116,259 miles
  • 2018 – 105,160 miles
  • 2017 – 89,044 miles
  • 2016 – 77,099 miles
  • 2015 – 84,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,757 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,757 miles (+3,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,757 miles
    Test number
    627847770910
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,367 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    490126192871
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Fail145,240 miles (+5,684)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,240 miles
    Test number
    630604312162
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified cut open and re welded (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass139,556 miles (+4,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,556 miles
    Test number
    903068085597
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass135,374 miles (+67)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,374 miles
    Test number
    152889139413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

  6. Fail135,307 miles (+10,092)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    203863800680
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

  7. Pass125,215 miles (+4,394)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,215 miles
    Test number
    813512833606
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass120,821 miles (+4,562)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    581450652323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,259 miles (+11,099)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    691379820405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  10. Pass105,160 miles (+16,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    938601809837
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,044 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    980537113377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,813 miles (+11,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    103025044289
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass77,099 miles (-7,867)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    732188054730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    209962215150
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail84,966 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,966 miles
    Test number
    646232815193
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LC61 FBY

Does LC61 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FBY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FBY?
The MOT on LC61 FBY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FBY done?
LC61 FBY was recorded at 148,757 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has LC61 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FBY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 FBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 FBY find?
LC61 FBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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