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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 SWUMOT history

LT12 SWU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 183,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LT12 SWU white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
183,807 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SWU
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SWU was last recorded at 183,807 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,617 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,190 miles
Average per year
9,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,807 miles
  • 2025 – 176,617 miles
  • 2024 – 167,119 miles
  • 2022 – 148,876 miles
  • 2020 – 139,700 miles
  • 2019 – 133,777 miles
  • 2018 – 132,084 miles
  • 2017 – 129,126 miles
  • 2016 – 124,855 miles
  • 2015 – 76,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,807 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,807 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    183,807 miles
    Test number
    764341976834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,617 miles (+9,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,617 miles
    Test number
    423489721639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,119 miles
    Test number
    830177182502
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play noticed in o/s/f steering rack arm

  4. Pass253,120 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    253,120 km
    Test number
    643159393197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS&OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,876 miles (+9,176)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,876 miles
    Test number
    402258093593
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,700 miles (+5,923)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    893443052107
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

  7. Pass133,777 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    356318894267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,084 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    797910819043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,126 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,126 miles
    Test number
    316794744423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    367846221775
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint

  11. Fail124,855 miles (+48,356)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    191148524454
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint

  12. Pass76,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    298668655083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 SWU

Does LT12 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SWU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SWU?
The MOT on LT12 SWU is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SWU done?
LT12 SWU was recorded at 183,807 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,447 miles a year.
Has LT12 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SWU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LT12 SWU 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 LT12 SWU find?
LT12 SWU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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