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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS62 VUUMOT history

LS62 VUU is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 195,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

LS62 VUU green Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
195,191 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 VUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 VUU was last recorded at 195,191 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,065 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
13,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,191 miles
  • 2024 – 194,065 miles
  • 2023 – 190,519 miles
  • 2022 – 187,142 miles
  • 2021 – 184,411 miles
  • 2020 – 181,100 miles
  • 2019 – 177,189 miles
  • 2018 – 153,397 miles
  • 2017 – 120,054 miles
  • 2016 – 84,694 miles
  • 2015 – 54,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,191 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked

    Minor6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear doors not opening

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front bonnet difficult to open

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside 1 x amber marker not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,191 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,191 miles
    Test number
    411956846020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass194,065 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,065 miles
    Test number
    773110315404
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 1 x amber marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear doors not opening
  3. Fail194,063 miles (+3,544)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,063 miles
    Test number
    963502194223
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 1 x amber marker not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear doors not opening
  4. Pass190,519 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,519 miles
    Test number
    735279059050
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer pad 3mm approx. + worn more than the other front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear doors not opening
  5. Fail190,515 miles (+3,373)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,515 miles
    Test number
    906178115758
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer pad 3mm approx. + worn more than the other front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear doors not opening
  6. Pass187,142 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,142 miles
    Test number
    679049176959
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail187,141 miles (+2,730)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,141 miles
    Test number
    877717624177
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front door pillar holed / check strap not within 30 cm of a structural mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass184,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,411 miles
    Test number
    266273662277
    • 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))
  9. Fail184,411 miles (+3,311)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,411 miles
    Test number
    339983721070
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass181,100 miles (+3,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,100 miles
    Test number
    975298272520
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass177,189 miles (+23,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,189 miles
    Test number
    109945536042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,397 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,397 miles
    Test number
    849535384737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,395 miles (+33,341)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,395 miles
    Test number
    773361775387
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s and o/s inner rack end joints (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass120,054 miles (+35,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    259422773506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass84,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    590353315460
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  16. Fail84,694 miles (+30,023)6 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    156508825073
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside play in steering rack end
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
  17. Pass54,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    307915935006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,670 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    905594835020
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS62 VUU

Does LS62 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 VUU expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 VUU?
The MOT on LS62 VUU expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 VUU done?
LS62 VUU was recorded at 195,191 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 13,496 miles a year.
Has LS62 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 VUU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS62 VUU 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 VUU find?
LS62 VUU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.

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