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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

LX02 VMHMOT history

LX02 VMH is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LX02 VMH blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,553 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 VMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 VMH was last recorded at 136,553 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2012: 95,512 miles, lower than 924,506 miles on 12 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,002 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,551 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,553 miles
  • 2025 – 133,002 miles
  • 2024 – 132,112 miles
  • 2023 – 132,074 miles
  • 2021 – 131,300 miles
  • 2020 – 127,333 miles
  • 2019 – 124,544 miles
  • 2018 – 120,964 miles
  • 2017 – 116,890 miles
  • 2016 – 112,650 miles
  • 2015 – 108,707 miles
  • 2014 – 102,870 miles
  • 2013 – 99,545 miles
  • 2012 – 95,610 miles
  • 2011 – 924,506 miles
  • 2010 – 89,812 miles
  • 2009 – 86,099 miles
  • 2008 – 82,345 miles
  • 2007 – 78,485 miles
  • 2006 – 74,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,553 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated and only just show beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts deteriorated close to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift/wear on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play/wear on limits (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,553 miles (+3,551)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,553 miles
    Test number
    437367844200
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated and only just show beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts deteriorated close to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift/wear on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has play/wear on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,002 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    874306335065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,112 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,112 miles
    Test number
    132600350262
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion off sides sill
  4. Pass132,074 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    670980127224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,300 miles (+244)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    683381748671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail131,056 miles (+3,723)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    347387644402
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass127,333 miles (+2,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,333 miles
    Test number
    726146295268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass124,544 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    832273878198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass120,964 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    919900483492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,890 miles (+4,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    741520007981
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front sill and nearside rear wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass112,650 miles (+3,943)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    220023447291
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front caliper anti rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap of temporary design but does secure
  12. Pass108,707 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,707 miles
    Test number
    337677415281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,870 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    557325904213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,545 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,545 miles
    Test number
    136795203275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass95,610 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    787644282192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail95,512 miles (-828,994)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    169937172139
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass924,506 miles (+832,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    924,506 miles
    Test number
    965653591119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,454 miles (+2,642)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    767685181175
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass89,812 miles (+3,713)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,812 miles
    Test number
    823309900228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
  20. Pass86,099 miles (+3,754)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    624418439243
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
  21. Pass82,345 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    483847168207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,485 miles (+4,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    170539547225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass74,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    422391456211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 VMH

Does LX02 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX02 VMH is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX02 VMH?
The MOT on LX02 VMH is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX02 VMH done?
LX02 VMH was recorded at 136,553 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has LX02 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 VMH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LX02 VMH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX02 VMH find?
LX02 VMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated and only just show beam images; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts deteriorated close to limits, and 2 more.

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