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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LX55 TSZMOT history

LX55 TSZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LX55 TSZ blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
204,362 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 TSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 TSZ was last recorded at 204,362 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,651 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
9,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,362 miles
  • 2022 – 203,651 miles
  • 2021 – 203,003 miles
  • 2020 – 202,065 miles
  • 2019 – 201,200 miles
  • 2017 – 199,813 miles
  • 2016 – 198,390 miles
  • 2015 – 196,493 miles
  • 2014 – 189,227 miles
  • 2013 – 172,914 miles
  • 2012 – 150,266 miles
  • 2011 – 125,527 miles
  • 2010 – 105,358 miles
  • 2009 – 82,216 miles
  • 2008 – 53,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,362 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOuter body panels corroded
  • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
  • AdvisoryUnderseal both sills and underbody components

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,362 miles (+711)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    204,362 miles
    Test number
    943964352047
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter body panels corroded
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
    • AdvisoryUnderseal both sills and underbody components

  2. Pass203,651 miles (+648)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    203,651 miles
    Test number
    314372806341
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass203,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    203,003 miles
    Test number
    234489990701
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill covered heavily with sealant

  4. Fail203,003 miles (+938)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,003 miles
    Test number
    617715466199
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill covered heavily with sealant

  5. Pass202,065 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,065 miles
    Test number
    480002710181
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill covered with heavily sealant
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front outer wings covered with tape

  6. Fail202,065 miles (+865)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,065 miles
    Test number
    420845832736
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill covered with heavily sealant
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front outer wings covered with tape

  7. Pass201,200 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,200 miles
    Test number
    474885574581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail201,191 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,191 miles
    Test number
    652470793425
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass199,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    199,813 miles
    Test number
    123822489869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail199,813 miles (+1,423)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,813 miles
    Test number
    924587592683
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective strut to hub bolt loose (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass198,390 miles (+1,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    198,390 miles
    Test number
    632440477485
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  12. Pass196,493 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    196,493 miles
    Test number
    760837713150
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail196,490 miles (+7,263)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,490 miles
    Test number
    550926388028
    • DangerousRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass189,227 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    189,227 miles
    Test number
    687497294262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail189,225 miles (+16,311)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,225 miles
    Test number
    988093494266
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass172,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    172,914 miles
    Test number
    975718993235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail172,914 miles (+22,648)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,914 miles
    Test number
    356335293276
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass150,266 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    415560802447
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail149,569 miles (+24,042)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,569 miles
    Test number
    417633592213
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass125,527 miles (+20,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    375860681273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass105,358 miles (+23,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,358 miles
    Test number
    371453890219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,216 miles (+28,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    261421109376
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass53,592 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,592 miles
    Test number
    520490068280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX55 TSZ

Does LX55 TSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 TSZ expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 TSZ?
The MOT on LX55 TSZ expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 TSZ done?
LX55 TSZ was recorded at 204,362 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 9,412 miles a year.
Has LX55 TSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 TSZ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LX55 TSZ 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 LX55 TSZ find?
LX55 TSZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play n/s o/s, and 6 more.

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