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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue and White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,689 cc

LX04 HVTMOT history

LX04 HVT is a blue and white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LX04 HVT blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,804 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 HVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 HVT was last recorded at 56,804 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,735 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,804 miles
  • 2025 – 56,735 miles
  • 2023 – 56,434 miles
  • 2022 – 55,816 miles
  • 2021 – 54,852 miles
  • 2020 – 54,464 miles
  • 2019 – 53,936 miles
  • 2018 – 53,637 miles
  • 2017 – 52,927 miles
  • 2016 – 52,489 miles
  • 2015 – 52,025 miles
  • 2014 – 51,192 miles
  • 2012 – 48,932 miles
  • 2011 – 42,594 miles
  • 2010 – 38,510 miles
  • 2009 – 34,618 miles
  • 2008 – 29,140 miles
  • 2007 – 18,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,804 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joints have up lift (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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,804 miles (+69)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    833953661169
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joints have up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    969189514336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joints have slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail56,735 miles (+301)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    982187958832
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joints have slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    218938847813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear reverse light not working

  5. Fail56,434 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    113329209116
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,434 miles (+618)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    487678344098
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,816 miles (+964)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,816 miles
    Test number
    994118839453
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    216699738412
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,852 miles (+388)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    435355184057
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass54,464 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    757463865485
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met the legal requirement

  11. Fail54,464 miles (+528)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    440337292693
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met the legal requirement

  12. Pass53,936 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    420202944469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,929 miles (+292)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,929 miles
    Test number
    685118342859
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass53,637 miles (+710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,637 miles
    Test number
    377903232619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass52,927 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    418323477546
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySome marker lamps not working

  16. Fail52,915 miles (+426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    471091452531
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySome marker lamps not working

  17. Pass52,489 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    901496475689
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak
    • AdvisorySlight up lift in lower ball joints

  18. Pass52,025 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    476948015200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail52,020 miles (+828)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    286517315257
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass51,192 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    585247014240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,932 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    935174242052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,594 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    107416921454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,510 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,510 miles
    Test number
    272482840041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,618 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    104149769063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,140 miles (+10,608)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,140 miles
    Test number
    954324678088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    151662877494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 HVT

Does LX04 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 HVT is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 HVT?
The MOT on LX04 HVT is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 HVT done?
LX04 HVT was recorded at 56,804 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has LX04 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 HVT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX04 HVT 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 LX04 HVT find?
LX04 HVT passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joints have up lift.

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