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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 VKSMOT history

LM61 VKS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 188,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

LM61 VKS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2026
Mileage
188,055 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VKS
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
15 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VKS was last recorded at 188,055 miles on 3 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,052 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,055 miles
  • 2024 – 188,052 miles
  • 2021 – 160,097 miles
  • 2020 – 136,470 miles
  • 2019 – 128,748 miles
  • 2017 – 118,582 miles
  • 2016 – 107,539 miles
  • 2015 – 74,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower ball-joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,055 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    188,055 miles
    Test number
    665479185553
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  2. Fail188,055 miles (+3)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,055 miles
    Test number
    453667875313
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  3. Pass188,052 miles (+27,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,052 miles
    Test number
    775930929928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  4. Pass160,097 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    206498141735
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail160,097 miles (+23,627)12 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,097 miles
    Test number
    734181926634
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    662893350914
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,470 miles (+7,722)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    317976800140
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    757749076808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail128,748 miles (+10,166)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    337773361347
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,582 miles (+11,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    702178029446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass107,539 miles (+32,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    999561954740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    578483865095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VKS

Does LM61 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VKS expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VKS?
The MOT on LM61 VKS expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VKS done?
LM61 VKS was recorded at 188,055 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 11,131 miles a year.
Has LM61 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VKS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 VKS 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 VKS find?
LM61 VKS passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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