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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LE53 LCSMOT history

LE53 LCS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 249,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LE53 LCS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
249,408 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 LCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 LCS was last recorded at 249,408 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,403 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
14,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,408 miles
  • 2024 – 240,080 miles
  • 2022 – 237,579 miles
  • 2020 – 221,195 miles
  • 2019 – 214,926 miles
  • 2018 – 197,438 miles
  • 2017 – 175,062 miles
  • 2016 – 154,018 miles
  • 2015 – 120,966 miles
  • 2014 – 85,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,408 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,408 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    249,408 miles
    Test number
    426821751552
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail249,403 miles (+9,323)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,403 miles
    Test number
    478604600012
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass240,080 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    240,080 miles
    Test number
    198669239447
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail240,076 miles (+2,497)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,076 miles
    Test number
    212253405972
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Windscreen in an unacceptable condition sill corroded (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass237,579 miles (+16,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    237,579 miles
    Test number
    142113420138
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass221,195 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    221,195 miles
    Test number
    748159575296
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CASING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail221,195 miles (+6,269)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,195 miles
    Test number
    618605120942
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CASING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass214,926 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    214,926 miles
    Test number
    265272613556
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  9. Fail214,924 miles (+17,486)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,924 miles
    Test number
    731355182816
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

  10. Pass197,438 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    197,438 miles
    Test number
    401532878295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStone chip nearside of windscreen

  11. Fail197,431 miles (+22,369)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,431 miles
    Test number
    731042383885
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorLeaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStone chip nearside of windscreen

  12. Pass175,062 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    175,062 miles
    Test number
    196667208265
    • AdvisoryBattery flat

  13. Fail175,045 miles (+21,027)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,045 miles
    Test number
    855649885684
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBattery flat

  14. Pass154,018 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,018 miles
    Test number
    734802491880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just met 16%

  15. Fail154,018 miles (+33,052)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,018 miles
    Test number
    878543089293
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just met 16%

  16. Pass120,966 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,966 miles
    Test number
    840423255951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisorySlight knock on steering lock to lock

  17. Fail120,966 miles (+34,995)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,966 miles
    Test number
    254764670975
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisorySlight knock on steering lock to lock

  18. Fail85,971 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    616507164219
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight lift in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  19. Pass85,971 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    819307864295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight lift in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

Questions about LE53 LCS

Does LE53 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 LCS is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 LCS?
The MOT on LE53 LCS is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 LCS done?
LE53 LCS was recorded at 249,408 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 14,384 miles a year.
Has LE53 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 LCS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 LCS 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 LE53 LCS find?
LE53 LCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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