
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
LS51 ZCOMOT history
LS51 ZCO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 307,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 307,903 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 12,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 ZCO
- 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 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 ZCO was last recorded at 307,903 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 307,850 miles · 15 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 12,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 307,903 miles
- 2022 – 292,340 miles
- 2021 – 275,699 miles
- 2020 – 262,586 miles
- 2019 – 250,312 miles
- 2018 – 241,155 miles
- 2017 – 230,497 miles
- 2016 – 217,041 miles
- 2015 – 210,085 miles
- 2014 – 208,217 miles
- 2013 – 206,674 miles
- 2012 – 204,748 miles
- 2011 – 200,868 miles
- 2010 – 172,819 miles
- 2008 – 138,833 miles
- 2007 – 116,680 miles
- 2006 – 94,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass307,903 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 307,903 miles
- Test number
- 761405508338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail307,850 miles (+10)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,850 miles
- Test number
- 134483823130
- DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail307,840 miles (+15,500)4 dangerous18 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,840 miles
- Test number
- 614192863417
- DangerousCentral Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board down pipe snaped (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox off rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass292,340 miles (+16,641)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 292,340 miles
- Test number
- 345714675886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,699 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 275,699 miles
- Test number
- 184321015717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail275,696 miles (+13,110)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,696 miles
- Test number
- 754767171513
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass262,586 miles (+12,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 262,586 miles
- Test number
- 313328453581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass250,312 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 250,312 miles
- Test number
- 160217152573
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o s and n s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail250,312 miles (+9,157)13 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,312 miles
- Test number
- 458242920840
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn raund bush o s and n s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn raund bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o s and n s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass241,155 miles (+10,658)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 241,155 miles
- Test number
- 868898033627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass230,497 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 230,497 miles
- Test number
- 762539062750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail230,497 miles (+13,456)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,497 miles
- Test number
- 796881808991
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass217,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 217,041 miles
- Test number
- 697941092966
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Fail217,041 miles (+6,956)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,041 miles
- Test number
- 702213823644
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass210,085 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 210,085 miles
- Test number
- 435934625098
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail210,085 miles (+1,868)11 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,085 miles
- Test number
- 999583125009
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass208,217 miles (+1,543)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 208,217 miles
- Test number
- 179796434408
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass206,674 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 206,674 miles
- Test number
- 205896633099
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail206,674 miles (+1,926)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,674 miles
- Test number
- 337075133073
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass204,748 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 204,748 miles
- Test number
- 227307932070
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail204,748 miles (+3,880)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,748 miles
- Test number
- 349224332066
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass200,868 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 200,868 miles
- Test number
- 277541431037
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail200,865 miles (+28,046)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,865 miles
- Test number
- 126018521015
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass172,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 172,819 miles
- Test number
- 724105800094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,819 miles (+33,986)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,819 miles
- Test number
- 753155800000
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass138,833 miles (+22,153)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 138,833 miles
- Test number
- 861074388236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,680 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 116,680 miles
- Test number
- 964925387218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,670 miles (+22,098)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,670 miles
- Test number
- 653372587217
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,572 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 94,572 miles
- Test number
- 290003986201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,548 miles1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,548 miles
- Test number
- 424085676284
- DangerousRear offside hub oil seal leaking oil
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LS51 ZCO
- Does LS51 ZCO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 ZCO expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 ZCO?
- The MOT on LS51 ZCO expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 ZCO done?
- LS51 ZCO was recorded at 307,903 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 12,721 miles a year.
- Has LS51 ZCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 ZCO has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS51 ZCO 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 ZCO find?
- LS51 ZCO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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