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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LM61 VLLMOT history

LM61 VLL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM61 VLL blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,342 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VLL
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 valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VLL was last recorded at 115,342 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,441 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,901 miles
Average per year
2,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,342 miles
  • 2025 – 112,441 miles
  • 2024 – 109,067 miles
  • 2023 – 100,857 miles
  • 2022 – 97,914 miles
  • 2021 – 95,342 miles
  • 2020 – 95,318 miles
  • 2019 – 94,694 miles
  • 2018 – 91,663 miles
  • 2017 – 90,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front shocker has movement internally

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,342 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    897264309806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail115,342 miles (+2,901)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,342 miles
    Test number
    731744349615
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    721793424489
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop

  4. Fail112,441 miles (+3,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    739197193656
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop

  5. Pass109,067 miles (+8,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    532647637083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,857 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    100790315255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,914 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,914 miles
    Test number
    437841066153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,342 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    477767310066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass95,318 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    924723737563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,315 miles (+621)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    303799847710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shockers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,694 miles (+261)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,694 miles
    Test number
    921460782322
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker has movement internally
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Pass94,433 miles (+2)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    503669612370
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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 stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker has movement internally

  13. Fail94,431 miles (+2,768)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    322917147659
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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 stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker has movement internally

  14. Pass91,663 miles (+962)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    936177806821
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass90,701 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    955986929532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    892481356431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VLL

Does LM61 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VLL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VLL?
The MOT on LM61 VLL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VLL done?
LM61 VLL was recorded at 115,342 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
Has LM61 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VLL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VLL 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 VLL find?
LM61 VLL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer, and 1 more.

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