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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LP52 RSPMOT history

LP52 RSP is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LP52 RSP blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
225,222 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP52 RSP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP52 RSP was last recorded at 225,222 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,168 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
9,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,222 miles
  • 2025 – 224,168 miles
  • 2024 – 223,333 miles
  • 2023 – 221,926 miles
  • 2022 – 220,901 miles
  • 2021 – 218,688 miles
  • 2019 – 217,456 miles
  • 2018 – 209,972 miles
  • 2017 – 198,923 miles
  • 2016 – 186,917 miles
  • 2015 – 174,335 miles
  • 2014 – 161,880 miles
  • 2013 – 148,065 miles
  • 2012 – 131,346 miles
  • 2011 – 115,957 miles
  • 2010 – 96,471 miles
  • 2009 – 76,327 miles
  • 2008 – 59,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,222 miles (+1,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    225,222 miles
    Test number
    550733456169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass224,168 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    224,168 miles
    Test number
    135714887891
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL border/line (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass223,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    223,333 miles
    Test number
    145069744220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail223,333 miles (+1,407)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,333 miles
    Test number
    177400378117
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass221,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    221,926 miles
    Test number
    492422611045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail221,926 miles (+1,025)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,926 miles
    Test number
    792927044101
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass220,901 miles (+2,213)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    220,901 miles
    Test number
    300866436817
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass218,688 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,688 miles
    Test number
    269675636068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass217,456 miles (+7,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,456 miles
    Test number
    174549567992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the advisory limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area at time of test.

  10. Pass209,972 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    209,972 miles
    Test number
    244239728012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,923 miles (+12,006)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    198,923 miles
    Test number
    277507174071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass186,917 miles (+12,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    186,917 miles
    Test number
    329846359313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass174,335 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,335 miles
    Test number
    918619512523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    161,880 miles
    Test number
    279453754202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail161,817 miles (+13,752)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,817 miles
    Test number
    899343154295
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass148,065 miles (+16,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,065 miles
    Test number
    947432853225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass131,346 miles (+15,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    108657542202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    378347851264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail115,957 miles (+19,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    399547951246
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass96,471 miles (+20,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    653569740294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    450014969262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,327 miles (+17,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    511104969220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass59,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    524691268254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LP52 RSP

Does LP52 RSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP52 RSP is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP52 RSP?
The MOT on LP52 RSP is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP52 RSP done?
LP52 RSP was recorded at 225,222 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 9,548 miles a year.
Has LP52 RSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP52 RSP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP52 RSP 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 LP52 RSP find?
LP52 RSP passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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