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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,689 cc

LX54 BYUMOT history

LX54 BYU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 25 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

LX54 BYU blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,485 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 BYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 BYU was last recorded at 94,485 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2023: 84,516 miles, lower than 87,321 miles on 23 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,478 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,485 miles
  • 2024 – 90,763 miles
  • 2023 – 84,553 miles
  • 2022 – 87,321 miles
  • 2021 – 79,546 miles
  • 2019 – 76,404 miles
  • 2018 – 72,145 miles
  • 2016 – 65,139 miles
  • 2015 – 57,527 miles
  • 2014 – 53,419 miles
  • 2013 – 49,702 miles
  • 2012 – 43,308 miles
  • 2011 – 39,155 miles
  • 2010 – 30,413 miles
  • 2009 – 27,959 miles
  • 2008 – 27,890 miles
  • 2007 – 21,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underbody and componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,485 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    884009214765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underbody and components
  2. Fail94,478 miles (+15)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    223120750619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp reduced light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamps reduced light output
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed underbody and components
  3. Fail94,463 miles (+3,700)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    583758009450
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning indicator on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight hub oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small hole in sill next weld patch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to lsv (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass90,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    784174495456
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail90,763 miles (+39)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    970205724996
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail90,724 miles (+6,171)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    700731604723
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass84,553 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    409309404281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,516 miles (-2,805)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    846922573671
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NSR outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OSR outer sill at rear corroded through (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,321 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    593650631040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,305 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,305 miles
    Test number
    114495245782
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass79,546 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    115894235800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,531 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,531 miles
    Test number
    458756536416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  13. Pass76,404 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    976603410000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,362 miles (+4,217)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,362 miles
    Test number
    505331651427
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass72,145 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    222907834555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,124 miles (+6,985)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    794390908553
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel bolts (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass65,139 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,139 miles
    Test number
    786734029932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,527 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    125139059124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,419 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    888022984298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,702 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    596027693281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,308 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    959080812374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,155 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,155 miles
    Test number
    226153231377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,413 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    400467430451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,959 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    273210159381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,890 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,890 miles
    Test number
    854264248380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    623766627368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 BYU

Does LX54 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 BYU expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 BYU?
The MOT on LX54 BYU expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 BYU done?
LX54 BYU was recorded at 94,485 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has LX54 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 BYU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 BYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 BYU find?
LX54 BYU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area, and 2 more.

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