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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

LS51 AWNMOT history

LS51 AWN is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LS51 AWN white 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,961 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AWN was last recorded at 129,961 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,731 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,230 miles
Average per year
814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,961 miles
  • 2025 – 128,731 miles
  • 2024 – 125,236 miles
  • 2022 – 125,117 miles
  • 2021 – 124,771 miles
  • 2020 – 123,006 miles
  • 2019 – 121,757 miles
  • 2018 – 120,640 miles
  • 2017 – 119,432 miles
  • 2015 – 119,347 miles
  • 2013 – 115,346 miles
  • 2012 – 115,229 miles
  • 2010 – 115,215 miles
  • 2009 – 115,169 miles
  • 2008 – 115,041 miles
  • 2007 – 114,690 miles
  • 2006 – 113,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    426709242822
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,954 miles (+1,223)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,954 miles
    Test number
    405532521487
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    432674288491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail128,731 miles (+3,495)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    165185537328
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,236 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    415319004146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,204 miles (+87)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    978861165616
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass125,117 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,117 miles
    Test number
    204852551527
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight wear in rear prop u/j

  8. Pass124,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,771 miles
    Test number
    572603507290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,771 miles (+1,765)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,771 miles
    Test number
    370788672332
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass123,006 miles (+1,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,006 miles
    Test number
    666470784637
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly rusty
    • AdvisorySlight damage to steering rack
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly perished

  11. Pass121,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,757 miles
    Test number
    687314904963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,757 miles (+1,117)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,757 miles
    Test number
    443830317184
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f outer pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f (rear of seat /belt mount ( cab to chassis area corroded ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass120,640 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,640 miles
    Test number
    765326249321
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wearing low/close to limit

  14. Pass119,432 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,432 miles
    Test number
    728840197572
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass119,347 miles (+4,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,347 miles
    Test number
    541959203271
    • AdvisorySlight play near-side rack end

  16. Pass115,346 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    219293243119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,229 miles (+14)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    468010412495
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteMinor Corrosion to Chassis.
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre Perished

  18. Pass115,215 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    364048350216
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Pass115,169 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    115,169 miles
    Test number
    862895279189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass115,041 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    721491778136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    661095747111
    • NoteAs previous vt32

  22. Fail114,690 miles (+818)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    284045747492
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass113,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    372466956110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 AWN

Does LS51 AWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 AWN is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AWN?
The MOT on LS51 AWN is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 AWN done?
LS51 AWN was recorded at 129,961 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 814 miles a year.
Has LS51 AWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AWN has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 AWN 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 AWN find?
LS51 AWN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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