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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 VMWMOT history

LM61 VMW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM61 VMW white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
158,847 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VMW
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
7 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VMW was last recorded at 158,847 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2022: 114,676 miles, lower than 190,636 miles on 2 Jun 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,740 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
10,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,847 miles
  • 2025 – 149,627 miles
  • 2024 – 141,892 miles
  • 2023 – 132,158 miles
  • 2022 – 114,676 miles
  • 2021 – 190,636 miles
  • 2020 – 97,303 miles
  • 2019 – 87,977 miles
  • 2018 – 78,278 miles
  • 2017 – 62,482 miles
  • 2016 – 46,317 miles
  • 2015 – 36,335 miles
  • 2014 – 26,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,847 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,847 miles (+107)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    158,847 miles
    Test number
    190362152317
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail158,740 miles (+9,113)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,740 miles
    Test number
    176999593183
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,627 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,627 miles
    Test number
    893821549902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,892 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,892 miles
    Test number
    391404564484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,876 miles (+9,718)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,876 miles
    Test number
    911782590655
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking and inner arm boots split (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit water ingress
  6. Pass132,158 miles (+17,482)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    579682537613
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass114,676 miles (-75,960)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    256765567360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    190,636 miles
    Test number
    868075682534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail190,636 miles (+93,333)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,636 miles
    Test number
    938479365679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass97,303 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    871209539202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,302 miles (+9,325)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,302 miles
    Test number
    201080464236
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass87,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    215436536656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,977 miles (+9,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    768803879664
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass78,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,278 miles
    Test number
    575961346394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,275 miles (+15,793)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    752024211642
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass62,482 miles (+16,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    250094029847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,317 miles (+9,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    963005955378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass36,335 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,335 miles
    Test number
    518771445196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    746062444166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VMW

Does LM61 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 VMW is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VMW?
The MOT on LM61 VMW is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 VMW done?
LM61 VMW was recorded at 158,847 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 10,666 miles a year.
Has LM61 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VMW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 VMW find?
LM61 VMW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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