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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,148 cc

LX52 LJKMOT history

LX52 LJK is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LX52 LJK green Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
163,297 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LJK was last recorded at 163,297 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 10,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,312 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,985 miles
Average per year
7,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,297 miles
  • 2024 – 152,312 miles
  • 2023 – 130,483 miles
  • 2022 – 126,119 miles
  • 2021 – 119,525 miles
  • 2019 – 118,660 miles
  • 2018 – 116,289 miles
  • 2016 – 110,965 miles
  • 2015 – 103,143 miles
  • 2014 – 87,052 miles
  • 2013 – 79,935 miles
  • 2011 – 73,011 miles
  • 2010 – 64,666 miles
  • 2009 – 55,864 miles
  • 2008 – 46,233 miles
  • 2007 – 37,658 miles
  • 2006 – 30,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
  • AdvisoryNearside slide door not opening
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryWashers work of push button

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,297 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,297 miles
    Test number
    980677073885
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside slide door not opening
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWashers work of push button
  2. Fail163,297 miles (+10,985)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,297 miles
    Test number
    455364384635
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose burst on test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside slide door not opening
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWashers work of push button
  3. Pass152,312 miles (+900)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    722143644166
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail151,412 miles (+15)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,412 miles
    Test number
    838244576782
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail151,397 miles (+20,914)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,397 miles
    Test number
    186436965806
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass130,483 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,483 miles
    Test number
    733037062043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail130,482 miles (+4,363)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    946729001246
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass126,119 miles (+6,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    240525553931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - front to rear corroded inside plastic clips (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass119,525 miles (+865)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,525 miles
    Test number
    327818893852
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass118,660 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    182342782900
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail118,660 miles (+2,371)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    341640342120
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass116,289 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    282796790688
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass110,965 miles (+7,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,965 miles
    Test number
    809835548088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
  14. Pass103,143 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    331480959240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,642 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    956385205090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,052 miles (+7,117)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,052 miles
    Test number
    787743104005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail79,935 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    427518603099
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass79,935 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    927378103006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,011 miles (+8,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    458223361402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass64,666 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    261593960339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,864 miles (+188)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    483283769345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat pad worn
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack worn
  22. Fail55,676 miles (+9,443)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    123221459300
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing
    • NoteO\s\f brake hose perrishing
    • NoteRear number plate deterioating
    • NoteSlight play in o\s\f bottom ball joint
  23. Pass46,233 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,233 miles
    Test number
    251485408391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,658 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,658 miles
    Test number
    463146807463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,012 miles
    Test number
    200802836333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LJK

Does LX52 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 LJK expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LJK?
The MOT on LX52 LJK expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 LJK done?
LX52 LJK was recorded at 163,297 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 7,266 miles a year.
Has LX52 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LJK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 LJK 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 LJK find?
LX52 LJK passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at weld, and 6 more.

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