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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LM61 VLKMOT history

LM61 VLK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 264,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

LM61 VLK blue 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 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
264,656 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VLK was last recorded at 264,656 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 36,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 May 2019: 171,920 miles, lower than 296,822 miles on 27 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,904 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
36,752 miles
Average per year
862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 264,656 miles
  • 2020 – 227,904 miles
  • 2019 – 171,920 miles
  • 2018 – 296,822 miles
  • 2015 – 259,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    264,656 miles
    Test number
    488275594013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail264,656 miles (+36,752)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,656 miles
    Test number
    953649336172
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass227,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    227,904 miles
    Test number
    476521173329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail227,904 miles (+55,984)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,904 miles
    Test number
    550428858092
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass171,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,920 miles
    Test number
    412919790626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail171,920 miles (-124,902)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,920 miles
    Test number
    507729966858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass296,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    296,822 miles
    Test number
    726070105781
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass444,831 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    444,831 km
    Test number
    535878029090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass259,000 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    259,000 miles
    Test number
    628456345126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LM61 VLK

Does LM61 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VLK expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VLK?
The MOT on LM61 VLK expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VLK done?
LM61 VLK was recorded at 264,656 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 862 miles a year.
Has LM61 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VLK has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 VLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 VLK find?
LM61 VLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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