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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LX52 LGOMOT history

LX52 LGO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

LX52 LGO blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX52 LGO was last recorded at 143,783 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 3,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,427 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,356 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,783 miles
  • 2022 – 140,427 miles
  • 2021 – 139,318 miles
  • 2020 – 138,368 miles
  • 2019 – 133,046 miles
  • 2018 – 128,624 miles
  • 2017 – 123,126 miles
  • 2016 – 117,316 miles
  • 2015 – 109,204 miles
  • 2014 – 101,598 miles
  • 2012 – 94,710 miles
  • 2011 – 89,749 miles
  • 2010 – 81,217 miles
  • 2009 – 75,087 miles
  • 2008 – 68,922 miles
  • 2007 – 63,768 miles
  • 2006 – 56,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,783 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.7.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,783 miles (+3,356)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,783 miles
    Test number
    852617658321
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,427 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    806694760954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,318 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,318 miles
    Test number
    805643168157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,368 miles (+5,322)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,368 miles
    Test number
    741280811538
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass133,046 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,046 miles
    Test number
    304631645385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail133,019 miles (+4,395)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,019 miles
    Test number
    896416040280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake load sensor valve linkage sized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass128,624 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    578926718605
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail128,584 miles (+5,458)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,584 miles
    Test number
    833920108310
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass123,126 miles (+5,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,126 miles
    Test number
    359229681610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass117,316 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,316 miles
    Test number
    717603528036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,204 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,204 miles
    Test number
    895017205120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,598 miles (+6,888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    525344924006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail94,710 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    419348532492
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass94,710 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,710 miles
    Test number
    719208932324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,749 miles (+8,532)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    315008271414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber
    • NoteFluid leak nearside rear poss diff seal
    • NoteFront wiperblades split

  16. Pass81,217 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    144574170292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  17. Fail81,217 miles (+6,130)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    351344770415
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass75,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,087 miles
    Test number
    202695779261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,087 miles (+6,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,087 miles
    Test number
    664055579229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass68,922 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,922 miles
    Test number
    672643878256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,768 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    433321267272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    310923966430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LGO

Does LX52 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LGO expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LGO?
The MOT on LX52 LGO expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LGO done?
LX52 LGO was recorded at 143,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has LX52 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LGO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 LGO 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 LX52 LGO find?
LX52 LGO failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; brake fluid contaminated; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 9 more.

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