
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass149,627 miles (+7,735)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 149,627 miles
- Test number
- 893821549902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,892 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,892 miles
- Test number
- 391404564484
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
Pass114,676 miles (-75,960)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 114,676 miles
- Test number
- 256765567360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 190,636 miles
- Test number
- 868075682534
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass97,303 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 97,303 miles
- Test number
- 871209539202
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass87,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 87,977 miles
- Test number
- 215436536656
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass78,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 78,278 miles
- Test number
- 575961346394
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,482 miles (+16,165)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 62,482 miles
- Test number
- 250094029847
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass36,335 miles (+9,947)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 36,335 miles
- Test number
- 518771445196
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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