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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS62 VPLMOT history

LS62 VPL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LS62 VPL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,004 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 VPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 VPL was last recorded at 161,004 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 10,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,089 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,915 miles
Average per year
11,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,004 miles
  • 2025 – 150,089 miles
  • 2024 – 140,143 miles
  • 2023 – 128,160 miles
  • 2022 – 115,948 miles
  • 2021 – 104,441 miles
  • 2020 – 92,236 miles
  • 2019 – 82,120 miles
  • 2018 – 70,619 miles
  • 2017 – 57,844 miles
  • 2016 – 43,888 miles
  • 2015 – 29,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre / slight inner edge wear
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre / slight inner edge wear

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight movement in both front shock absorber inserts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,004 miles (+10,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,004 miles
    Test number
    269586478133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre / slight inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre / slight inner edge wear
  2. Pass150,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    614825277060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail150,089 miles (+9,946)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,089 miles
    Test number
    288694180004
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear marker light not working
  4. Pass140,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,143 miles
    Test number
    369115631847
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers have slight play in shock inserts, both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail140,143 miles (+11,983)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,143 miles
    Test number
    223054286848
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers have slight play in shock inserts, both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 235/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,160 miles (+12,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    664411965459
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber inserts have slight play,both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside condensation in headlamp unit,projected aim not affected
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,948 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,948 miles
    Test number
    212673685974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front shock absorber inserts
  8. Fail115,888 miles (+11,447)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    369551553598
    • MajorBrake performance not tested risk of pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement and tracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement and tracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front shock absorber inserts
  9. Pass104,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    463864951259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail104,441 miles (+12,205)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    534618367739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,236 miles
    Test number
    106880892426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,236 miles (+10,116)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,236 miles
    Test number
    514539304871
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass82,120 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    496077923911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,619 miles (+12,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    223117912329
    • AdvisoryOffside centre marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  15. Pass57,844 miles (+13,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    856838663858
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside marker lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass43,888 miles (+14,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    916010490790
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  17. Pass29,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    265760930343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS62 VPL

Does LS62 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 VPL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 VPL?
The MOT on LS62 VPL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 VPL done?
LS62 VPL was recorded at 161,004 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 11,977 miles a year.
Has LS62 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 VPL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 VPL 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 LS62 VPL find?
LS62 VPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by subframe, and 3 more.

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