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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

LS51 AWHMOT history

LS51 AWH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

LS51 AWH white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
141,901 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AWH was last recorded at 141,901 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,178 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,901 miles
  • 2024 – 141,178 miles
  • 2023 – 140,381 miles
  • 2022 – 139,579 miles
  • 2021 – 138,281 miles
  • 2020 – 136,907 miles
  • 2019 – 135,888 miles
  • 2018 – 135,072 miles
  • 2017 – 133,592 miles
  • 2016 – 132,115 miles
  • 2015 – 129,168 miles
  • 2014 – 125,330 miles
  • 2013 – 123,361 miles
  • 2011 – 123,246 miles
  • 2007 – 122,254 miles
  • 2006 – 105,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,901 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,901 miles (+723)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,901 miles
    Test number
    734608632847
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass141,178 miles (+797)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    563624166896
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass140,381 miles (+802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    847795220770
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass139,579 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,579 miles
    Test number
    315795866871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,281 miles (+1,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    981877113054
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass136,907 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    658464729113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,888 miles (+816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,888 miles
    Test number
    390054454024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass135,072 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,072 miles
    Test number
    679524154104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,592 miles (+1,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    907080012317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle slight oil leak
  10. Pass132,115 miles (+2,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    344732283604
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in n/s/f rack end
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass129,168 miles (+3,838)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,168 miles
    Test number
    546128095048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust box split
    • NoteNearside/offside rear discs corroded
  12. Pass125,330 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,330 miles
    Test number
    119080394458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,361 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,361 miles
    Test number
    325376783064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,246 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,246 miles
    Test number
    907318021290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,242 miles (+988)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    907777721223
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteOsf tyre starting to perish
  16. Pass122,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    122,254 miles
    Test number
    202753967179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,254 miles (+16,967)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,254 miles
    Test number
    743882867117
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass105,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    244786166055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 AWH

Does LS51 AWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 AWH expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AWH?
The MOT on LS51 AWH expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 AWH done?
LS51 AWH was recorded at 141,901 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has LS51 AWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AWH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on LS51 AWH 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 LS51 AWH find?
LS51 AWH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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