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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VRUMOT history

LX56 VRU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 16 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

LX56 VRU blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
204,617 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VRU was last recorded at 204,617 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 9,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2015: 31,432 miles, lower than 80,510 miles on 11 Feb 2014.
  • 28 Feb 2017: 101,766 miles, lower than 130,927 miles on 10 Feb 2016.

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
195,558 miles · 12 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,059 miles
Average per year
13,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,617 miles
  • 2021 – 195,558 miles
  • 2020 – 194,259 miles
  • 2019 – 184,045 miles
  • 2018 – 173,356 miles
  • 2017 – 101,766 miles
  • 2016 – 130,927 miles
  • 2015 – 31,432 miles
  • 2014 – 80,510 miles
  • 2013 – 77,160 miles
  • 2012 – 69,811 miles
  • 2011 – 60,763 miles
  • 2010 – 49,490 miles
  • 2009 – 37,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,617 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,617 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,617 miles
    Test number
    649500226370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,558 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,558 miles
    Test number
    330581256708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,259 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,259 miles
    Test number
    324667349583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,244 miles (+10,199)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,244 miles
    Test number
    117462699308
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users deisel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass184,045 miles (+10,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    184,045 miles
    Test number
    745426576866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,356 miles (+71,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    173,356 miles
    Test number
    941377284292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,766 miles (-29,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    380520056438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,927 miles (+99,495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    100427018980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,432 miles (-49,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    408961245096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,510 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    879892144017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,160 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    319503213263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  12. Pass77,160 miles (+7,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    618363713259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,811 miles (+9,048)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    379422722295
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNearside and offside side repeaters damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  14. Pass60,763 miles (+11,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,763 miles
    Test number
    368730021439
    • NoteNearside head lamp mount broken
  15. Pass49,490 miles (+11,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    724161630284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,714 miles
    Test number
    122557559205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 VRU

Does LX56 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 VRU expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VRU?
The MOT on LX56 VRU expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 VRU done?
LX56 VRU was recorded at 204,617 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 13,395 miles a year.
Has LX56 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VRU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LX56 VRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX56 VRU find?
LX56 VRU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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