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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LX52 LHGMOT history

LX52 LHG is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LX52 LHG blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,595 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LHG
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
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LHG was last recorded at 164,595 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,944 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
6,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,595 miles
  • 2025 – 163,944 miles
  • 2024 – 162,630 miles
  • 2023 – 162,209 miles
  • 2022 – 161,753 miles
  • 2021 – 161,632 miles
  • 2020 – 159,357 miles
  • 2019 – 156,217 miles
  • 2018 – 153,707 miles
  • 2016 – 149,603 miles
  • 2015 – 145,778 miles
  • 2014 – 140,603 miles
  • 2013 – 120,625 miles
  • 2012 – 109,858 miles
  • 2010 – 97,204 miles
  • 2009 – 80,656 miles
  • 2008 – 54,974 miles
  • 2007 – 40,104 miles
  • 2006 – 25,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,595 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower door corroded but strength not affected

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,595 miles (+651)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,595 miles
    Test number
    459535065095
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower door corroded but strength not affected

  2. Pass163,944 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    163,944 miles
    Test number
    885478800277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail163,931 miles (+1,301)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,931 miles
    Test number
    326226990760
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded and holed non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass162,630 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    381770102669
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S outer sills corroded and holed. O/S sliding door corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail162,618 miles (+409)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,618 miles
    Test number
    771511985844
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S outer sills corroded and holed. O/S sliding door corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass162,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,209 miles
    Test number
    733344377111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail162,209 miles (+456)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,209 miles
    Test number
    914680406347
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass161,753 miles (+121)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,753 miles
    Test number
    478875216488
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear loading door corroded at bottom

  9. Pass161,632 miles (+2,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    430272665605
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear loading doors haveslight corrosion at bottom

  10. Pass159,357 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,357 miles
    Test number
    585030802908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,217 miles
    Test number
    869943897597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail156,217 miles (+2,510)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,217 miles
    Test number
    119308978185
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass153,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    153,707 miles
    Test number
    967311255661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail153,707 miles (+4,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,707 miles
    Test number
    734967248723
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass149,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    922484500200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail149,603 miles (+3,825)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    317858579779
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass145,778 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,778 miles
    Test number
    181476946206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail145,778 miles (+5,175)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,778 miles
    Test number
    683111636810
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass140,603 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,603 miles
    Test number
    575493764369
    • 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)

  20. Fail140,346 miles (+9,401)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,346 miles
    Test number
    338739944347
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass130,945 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,945 miles
    Test number
    126333204479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,625 miles (+10,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    518517703003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,858 miles (+12,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,858 miles
    Test number
    149912812052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,204 miles (+16,548)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    774965950338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,656 miles (+13,721)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    132872859395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,935 miles (+11,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    313928709031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass54,974 miles (+14,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    390779208041
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass40,104 miles (+14,720)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    753993817035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,384 miles
    Test number
    941761016061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LHG

Does LX52 LHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 LHG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LHG?
The MOT on LX52 LHG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 LHG done?
LX52 LHG was recorded at 164,595 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
Has LX52 LHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LHG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 LHG 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 LHG find?
LX52 LHG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill, and 4 more.

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