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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 SYRMOT history

LT12 SYR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 182,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

LT12 SYR silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2023
Mileage
182,949 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SYR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT12 SYR was last recorded at 182,949 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 3,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,631 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,318 miles
Average per year
15,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,949 miles
  • 2022 – 179,631 miles
  • 2020 – 157,934 miles
  • 2019 – 137,262 miles
  • 2018 – 101,280 miles
  • 2017 – 68,775 miles
  • 2016 – 68,767 miles
  • 2015 – 50,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,949 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested offside wheel locked-suspect internal park brake shoes-unable to test wheel bearing also (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Outend marker lamps inoperative-vehicle width below 2.1m
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front top cab marker lights not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail182,949 miles (+3,318)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,949 miles
    Test number
    297357059724
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested offside wheel locked-suspect internal park brake shoes-unable to test wheel bearing also (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Outend marker lamps inoperative-vehicle width below 2.1m
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,631 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,631 miles
    Test number
    757678565046
    • AdvisoryFront top cab marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,614 miles (+21,680)10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,614 miles
    Test number
    442585738019
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top cab marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,934 miles (+122)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,934 miles
    Test number
    291564680517
    • AdvisoryFront top cab marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked

  5. Fail157,812 miles (+20,550)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,812 miles
    Test number
    958271845465
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top cab marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cracked

  6. Pass137,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    721257940810
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside top marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail137,246 miles (+35,966)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,246 miles
    Test number
    318993154490
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside top marker lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    699484831596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  9. Fail101,280 miles (+32,505)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    548472766430
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high

  10. Pass68,775 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    883815378593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

  11. Pass68,767 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    667847647476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,766 miles (+17,918)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    200166190676
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass50,848 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    407766485089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Fail50,848 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    619706885033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LT12 SYR

Does LT12 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 SYR expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SYR?
The MOT on LT12 SYR expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 SYR done?
LT12 SYR was recorded at 182,949 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 15,121 miles a year.
Has LT12 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SYR has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 SYR 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 SYR find?
LT12 SYR failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested offside wheel locked-suspect internal park brake shoes-unable to test wheel bearing also; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60, and 9 more.

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