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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VTJMOT history

LX56 VTJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 403,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LX56 VTJ white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
403,970 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
20,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VTJ
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
11 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VTJ was last recorded at 403,970 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
403,968 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
20,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 403,970 miles
  • 2025 – 395,072 miles
  • 2024 – 386,605 miles
  • 2023 – 381,228 miles
  • 2022 – 362,215 miles
  • 2021 – 331,826 miles
  • 2020 – 311,307 miles
  • 2019 – 296,446 miles
  • 2018 – 267,614 miles
  • 2017 – 236,887 miles
  • 2016 – 207,088 miles
  • 2015 – 176,719 miles
  • 2014 – 139,205 miles
  • 2013 – 110,065 miles
  • 2012 – 91,490 miles
  • 2010 – 68,545 miles
  • 2009 – 50,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass403,970 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass403,970 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    403,970 miles
    Test number
    302807192718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil leak

  2. Fail403,968 miles (+8,896)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    403,968 miles
    Test number
    692421666860
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear amber light not working

  3. Pass395,072 miles (+8,467)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    395,072 miles
    Test number
    724486934133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass386,605 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    386,605 miles
    Test number
    256341158951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail386,600 miles (+5,372)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    386,600 miles
    Test number
    484292935851
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) contaminated park brake (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass381,228 miles (+19,013)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    381,228 miles
    Test number
    266460853248
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass362,215 miles (+30,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    362,215 miles
    Test number
    229163547021
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass331,826 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    331,826 miles
    Test number
    104307487675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail331,825 miles (+20,518)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,825 miles
    Test number
    344374752854
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass311,307 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    311,307 miles
    Test number
    602354293772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail311,076 miles (+14,630)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,076 miles
    Test number
    704033200003
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass296,446 miles (+28,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    296,446 miles
    Test number
    143903282785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass267,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    267,614 miles
    Test number
    368465274687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail267,614 miles (+30,727)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,614 miles
    Test number
    234717449287
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass236,887 miles (+29,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    236,887 miles
    Test number
    145517330391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass207,088 miles (+493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    207,088 miles
    Test number
    293562240106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  17. Fail206,595 miles (+29,876)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,595 miles
    Test number
    456873766462
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass176,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    176,719 miles
    Test number
    557077895184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail176,719 miles (+37,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,719 miles
    Test number
    697727495176
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass139,205 miles (+29,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,205 miles
    Test number
    329933334128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass110,065 miles (+18,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    248153423433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,490 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    686758232164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass91,490 miles (+22,945)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    928018932109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,545 miles (+17,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    393083360214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass50,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,624 miles
    Test number
    461325389265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LX56 VTJ

Does LX56 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VTJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VTJ?
The MOT on LX56 VTJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VTJ done?
LX56 VTJ was recorded at 403,970 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 20,961 miles a year.
Has LX56 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VTJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 VTJ 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 VTJ find?
LX56 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear hub oil leak.

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