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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

LX51 WDKMOT history

LX51 WDK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 16 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

LX51 WDK silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
140,938 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX51 WDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX51 WDK was last recorded at 140,938 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 17,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,447 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
17,491 miles
Average per year
5,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,938 miles
  • 2023 – 123,447 miles
  • 2022 – 106,838 miles
  • 2021 – 92,458 miles
  • 2020 – 84,588 miles
  • 2019 – 82,092 miles
  • 2018 – 77,701 miles
  • 2017 – 72,364 miles
  • 2015 – 63,728 miles
  • 2014 – 54,733 miles
  • 2012 – 51,580 miles
  • 2011 – 48,844 miles
  • 2010 – 45,629 miles
  • 2009 – 43,261 miles
  • 2008 – 41,495 miles
  • 2007 – 37,993 miles
  • 2006 – 34,658 miles
  • 2005 – 29,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,938 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,938 miles (+17,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,938 miles
    Test number
    659717792557
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass123,447 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    898539953504
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail123,447 miles (+16,609)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    810714185872
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass106,838 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    562092238232
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Fail106,838 miles (+14,380)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    713883628833
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    156305264761
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,458 miles (+7,870)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,458 miles
    Test number
    892728945691
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    838645688165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail84,588 miles (+2,496)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    582113125226
    • Repaired at testOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    726929693005
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail82,092 miles (+4,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    420265099700
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass77,701 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,701 miles
    Test number
    194456408926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    546981067178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,364 miles (+8,636)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    365690665141
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass63,728 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    177017295179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,733 miles (+3,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    445360864015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass51,580 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    419505362292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,844 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,844 miles
    Test number
    816815961276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,629 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    673009450244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    314919159415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,261 miles (+1,766)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    321509559250
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass41,495 miles (+3,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    502780088293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass37,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    561061577242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,993 miles (+3,335)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    132581777267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass34,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    322712666423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,658 miles (+5,411)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    193432966207
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Pass29,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    29,247 miles
    Test number
    923058275241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX51 WDK

Does LX51 WDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX51 WDK expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX51 WDK?
The MOT on LX51 WDK expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX51 WDK done?
LX51 WDK was recorded at 140,938 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 5,791 miles a year.
Has LX51 WDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX51 WDK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX51 WDK 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 LX51 WDK find?
LX51 WDK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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