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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS62 VUWMOT history

LS62 VUW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 190,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2023.

LS62 VUW white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
190,919 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 VUW
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 expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 VUW was last recorded at 190,919 miles on 28 Oct 2023, 16,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,974 miles · 13 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
16,945 miles
Average per year
17,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,919 miles
  • 2022 – 173,974 miles
  • 2021 – 155,155 miles
  • 2020 – 137,605 miles
  • 2019 – 124,561 miles
  • 2018 – 101,887 miles
  • 2017 – 85,711 miles
  • 2016 – 62,276 miles
  • 2015 – 41,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,919 miles (+16,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,919 miles
    Test number
    100859395237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,974 miles (+5,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,974 miles
    Test number
    629466950894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail168,420 miles (+13,265)12 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    951447188957
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,155 miles (+17,550)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,155 miles
    Test number
    874116004351
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,605 miles (+13,044)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,605 miles
    Test number
    646080866095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,561 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    911667866558
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail124,561 miles (+22,674)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    613226632784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,887 miles (+16,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    478802426494
    • 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. Pass85,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,711 miles
    Test number
    532554853163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Fail85,710 miles (+23,434)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    457968473283
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Pass62,276 miles (+20,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    721934518895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass41,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    435942255100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 VUW

Does LS62 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 VUW expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 VUW?
The MOT on LS62 VUW expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 VUW done?
LS62 VUW was recorded at 190,919 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2023, an average of 17,770 miles a year.
Has LS62 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 VUW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS62 VUW 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 VUW find?
LS62 VUW passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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