Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,874 cc
LM61 VJFMOT history
LM61 VJF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,624 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 136,624 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,042 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 VJF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 VJF was last recorded at 136,624 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 5,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,688 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,936 miles
- Average per year
- 9,042 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,624 miles
- 2025 – 130,688 miles
- 2024 – 120,498 miles
- 2023 – 109,548 miles
- 2022 – 100,628 miles
- 2021 – 89,839 miles
- 2020 – 81,208 miles
- 2019 – 78,303 miles
- 2018 – 69,676 miles
- 2017 – 63,450 miles
- 2016 – 54,017 miles
- 2015 – 41,662 miles
- 2014 – 31,831 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,624 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing shield corroded
- AdvisoryOffside seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre (5.2.3 (e))
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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pad warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Loom fouling prop shaft
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,624 miles (+5,936)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 136,624 miles
- Test number
- 468237118734
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral seatbelt slow to retract
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing shield corroded
- AdvisoryOffside seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,688 miles (+10,190)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,688 miles
- Test number
- 479661238936
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryDiesel heater rubber pipes split and weeping
Pass120,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 120,498 miles
- Test number
- 309898452505
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 310466516088
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFuel pipe chafing diesel heater pipes perished splitting also rubbing on prop (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,548 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 109,548 miles
- Test number
- 754245850224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryLoom fouling prop shaft
- AdvisoryVehicle has an electric conversion so tapley test
Fail109,538 miles (+8,910)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,538 miles
- Test number
- 953683178660
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryLoom fouling prop shaft
Pass100,628 miles (+10,789)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 100,628 miles
- Test number
- 687598796504
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral and offside seat belts slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber has slight play in shaft
Pass89,839 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 89,839 miles
- Test number
- 332980080379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,724 miles (+8,516)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,724 miles
- Test number
- 991766076940
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,208 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 81,208 miles
- Test number
- 243641387686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,303 miles (+8,627)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,303 miles
- Test number
- 745083275557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,676 miles (+6,226)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,676 miles
- Test number
- 510408295871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 63,450 miles
- Test number
- 400717527847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,450 miles (+9,433)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,450 miles
- Test number
- 645882685501
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNs side repeater lens cracked
Pass54,017 miles (+379)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 54,017 miles
- Test number
- 497763210511
- AdvisoryN/s/f strut seized
Fail53,638 miles (+11,976)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,638 miles
- Test number
- 907361883036
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f strut seized
Pass41,662 miles (+9,831)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 41,662 miles
- Test number
- 695467323962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 31,831 miles
- Test number
- 147600614324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 VJF
- Does LM61 VJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VJF is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 VJF?
- The MOT on LM61 VJF is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 VJF done?
- LM61 VJF was recorded at 136,624 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,042 miles a year.
- Has LM61 VJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 VJF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM61 VJF 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 LM61 VJF find?
- LM61 VJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central seatbelt slow to retract; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 8 more.
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