
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
LX56 VRYMOT history
LX56 VRY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 197,879 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 VRY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 VRY was last recorded at 197,879 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 8,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,240 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,639 miles
- Average per year
- 9,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,879 miles
- 2025 – 189,240 miles
- 2024 – 181,001 miles
- 2023 – 173,557 miles
- 2022 – 164,378 miles
- 2020 – 158,856 miles
- 2019 – 156,034 miles
- 2018 – 148,075 miles
- 2017 – 139,260 miles
- 2016 – 129,832 miles
- 2015 – 117,596 miles
- 2014 – 105,749 miles
- 2013 – 92,563 miles
- 2012 – 74,952 miles
- 2010 – 57,217 miles
- 2009 – 41,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,879 miles (+8,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 197,879 miles
- Test number
- 642153701199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,240 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 189,240 miles
- Test number
- 145723231398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,235 miles (+8,234)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,235 miles
- Test number
- 766576139363
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,001 miles (+7,444)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 181,001 miles
- Test number
- 198645449871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass173,557 miles (+9,179)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 173,557 miles
- Test number
- 436328351588
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass164,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 164,378 miles
- Test number
- 106564432922
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,378 miles (+5,522)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,378 miles
- Test number
- 905813169804
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,856 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 158,856 miles
- Test number
- 531358662254
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake system needs adjustment or repair
Fail158,856 miles (+2,822)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,856 miles
- Test number
- 203451171033
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake system needs adjustment or repair
Pass156,034 miles (+7,959)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,034 miles
- Test number
- 764303567261
- AdvisoryBoth door lower mirror missing
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,075 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 148,075 miles
- Test number
- 303140888445
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,075 miles (+8,815)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,075 miles
- Test number
- 516294664887
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,260 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 139,260 miles
- Test number
- 487353633174
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail139,259 miles (+9,427)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,259 miles
- Test number
- 886071128870
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass129,832 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 129,832 miles
- Test number
- 917795628910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail129,832 miles (+12,236)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,832 miles
- Test number
- 950445318957
- 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)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside seat belt locking mechanism casing insecure
Pass117,596 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 117,596 miles
- Test number
- 339224305122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,487 miles (+11,738)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,487 miles
- Test number
- 675109295071
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass105,749 miles (+415)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 105,749 miles
- Test number
- 365253394053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,334 miles (+12,771)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,334 miles
- Test number
- 119769974498
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,563 miles (+90)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 92,563 miles
- Test number
- 355435793099
- NoteEngine management warning light illuminated
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail92,473 miles (+17,521)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,473 miles
- Test number
- 327203593064
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine management warning light illuminated
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 74,952 miles
- Test number
- 687455502024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,952 miles (+17,735)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,952 miles
- Test number
- 508064002065
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,217 miles (+15,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 57,217 miles
- Test number
- 640546330298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,721 miles
- Test number
- 264960839247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,712 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,712 miles
- Test number
- 382860439269
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight play in o\s track rod end
- NoteWiper split
Questions about LX56 VRY
- Does LX56 VRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VRY is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 VRY?
- The MOT on LX56 VRY is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX56 VRY done?
- LX56 VRY was recorded at 197,879 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,377 miles a year.
- Has LX56 VRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 VRY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX56 VRY 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 LX56 VRY find?
- LX56 VRY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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