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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,151 cc

LM52 ELLMOT history

LM52 ELL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 270,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM52 ELL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
270,462 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ELL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ELL was last recorded at 270,462 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,390 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,072 miles
Average per year
10,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,462 miles
  • 2025 – 268,390 miles
  • 2024 – 262,968 miles
  • 2023 – 256,876 miles
  • 2022 – 256,749 miles
  • 2021 – 247,884 miles
  • 2020 – 240,239 miles
  • 2019 – 233,020 miles
  • 2018 – 222,454 miles
  • 2017 – 209,626 miles
  • 2016 – 200,241 miles
  • 2015 – 190,909 miles
  • 2014 – 185,214 miles
  • 2013 – 162,611 miles
  • 2012 – 137,709 miles
  • 2011 – 112,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,462 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,462 miles (+2,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    270,462 miles
    Test number
    449344722104
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass268,390 miles (+5,422)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    268,390 miles
    Test number
    289610279372
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass262,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    262,968 miles
    Test number
    712869673298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail262,968 miles (+6,092)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,968 miles
    Test number
    538387732192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass256,876 miles (+127)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    256,876 miles
    Test number
    450900335694
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail256,749 miles (+8,865)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,749 miles
    Test number
    714888172956
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front door corroded

  7. Pass247,884 miles (+387)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    247,884 miles
    Test number
    216286870956
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail247,497 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,497 miles
    Test number
    640079103969
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass240,239 miles (+109)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    240,239 miles
    Test number
    186781616585
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body showing signs of corrosion

  10. Fail240,130 miles (+7,110)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,130 miles
    Test number
    168735711621
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body showing signs of corrosion

  11. Pass233,020 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    233,020 miles
    Test number
    200230873593
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail233,009 miles (+10,555)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,009 miles
    Test number
    674393812757
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass222,454 miles (+601)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    222,454 miles
    Test number
    631468784010
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear- Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail221,853 miles (+12,227)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,853 miles
    Test number
    321090166864
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear- Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass209,626 miles (+9,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    209,626 miles
    Test number
    878554760974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass200,241 miles (+498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    200,241 miles
    Test number
    540073865664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Fail199,743 miles (+8,834)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,743 miles
    Test number
    703791626586
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass190,909 miles (+5,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    190,909 miles
    Test number
    716645682216
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  19. Pass185,214 miles (+22,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    185,214 miles
    Test number
    209874714372
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass162,611 miles (+24,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    162,611 miles
    Test number
    875082513371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,709 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    728752142398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail137,708 miles (+25,021)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,708 miles
    Test number
    418151442376
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass112,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    847170751309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM52 ELL

Does LM52 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 ELL is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ELL?
The MOT on LM52 ELL is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 ELL done?
LM52 ELL was recorded at 270,462 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 10,851 miles a year.
Has LM52 ELL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ELL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 ELL 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 LM52 ELL find?
LM52 ELL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose.

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