Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
LL09 SMXMOT history
LL09 SMX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 110,310 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 14 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,129 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL09 SMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 10 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL09 SMX was last recorded at 110,310 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,307 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,129 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,310 miles
- 2024 – 108,710 miles
- 2023 – 107,721 miles
- 2022 – 106,204 miles
- 2021 – 104,611 miles
- 2020 – 103,172 miles
- 2019 – 102,211 miles
- 2018 – 99,786 miles
- 2017 – 95,945 miles
- 2016 – 88,303 miles
- 2015 – 82,764 miles
- 2014 – 72,944 miles
- 2013 – 57,856 miles
- 2012 – 42,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,310 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,310 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 110,310 miles
- Test number
- 332162718896
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail110,307 miles (+1,597)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,307 miles
- Test number
- 490967347405
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass108,710 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 108,710 miles
- Test number
- 620633471941
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,709 miles (+988)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,709 miles
- Test number
- 119180209861
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 107,721 miles
- Test number
- 122134189627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,721 miles (+1,517)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,721 miles
- Test number
- 474139969060
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass106,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 106,204 miles
- Test number
- 955060461439
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,204 miles (+1,593)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,204 miles
- Test number
- 849462402685
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,611 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 104,611 miles
- Test number
- 904367689963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail104,610 miles (+1,438)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,610 miles
- Test number
- 759199157355
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 28%
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,172 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 574800022914
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTravel on brake pedal not excessive at time of test suggest investigate repair if necessary
Fail103,172 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 211477950572
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTravel on brake pedal not excessive at test suggest investigate
Fail103,172 miles (+961)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 627696168269
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre 2 nails in tread area not repairable
- AdvisoryTravel on brake pedal not excessive at test suggest investigate
Pass102,211 miles (+2,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 102,211 miles
- Test number
- 867868053241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,786 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,786 miles
- Test number
- 144992486395
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDiesel emissions 0% reading
Pass95,945 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,945 miles
- Test number
- 743996157074
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail95,944 miles (+7,641)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,944 miles
- Test number
- 336026661618
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,303 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,303 miles
- Test number
- 604856750069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,274 miles (+5,510)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 341070599343
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass82,764 miles (+9,820)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,764 miles
- Test number
- 418961405143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,944 miles (+351)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,944 miles
- Test number
- 788328594112
- 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)
- NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail72,593 miles (+14,737)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,593 miles
- Test number
- 546130094165
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteAll brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass57,856 miles (+369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 57,856 miles
- Test number
- 557049093121
- 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)
Fail57,487 miles (+14,808)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,487 miles
- Test number
- 695870493135
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,679 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 42,679 miles
- Test number
- 759851092101
- NoteWhen vehicle was presented for test there was no driver seat present only the wheel chair locked in to place
Fail42,679 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,679 miles
- Test number
- 548801392183
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteWhen vehicle was presented for test there was no driver seat present only the wheel chair locked in to place
Questions about LL09 SMX
- Does LL09 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL09 SMX expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL09 SMX?
- The MOT on LL09 SMX expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL09 SMX done?
- LL09 SMX was recorded at 110,310 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 5,129 miles a year.
- Has LL09 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL09 SMX has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL09 SMX 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 LL09 SMX find?
- LL09 SMX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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