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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VTNMOT history

LX56 VTN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LX56 VTN blue 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,295 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VTN
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
12 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VTN was last recorded at 68,295 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,228 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
3,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,295 miles
  • 2025 – 66,241 miles
  • 2024 – 63,394 miles
  • 2023 – 61,155 miles
  • 2022 – 58,953 miles
  • 2021 – 54,773 miles
  • 2020 – 53,234 miles
  • 2019 – 51,673 miles
  • 2018 – 49,347 miles
  • 2017 – 44,300 miles
  • 2016 – 29,900 miles
  • 2015 – 28,245 miles
  • 2014 – 23,495 miles
  • 2013 – 20,499 miles
  • 2012 – 16,698 miles
  • 2010 – 12,037 miles
  • 2009 – 8,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlight beam image only just visibleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlight beam image only just visible

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2006

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,295 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,295 miles
    Test number
    357457502648
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight beam image only just visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight beam image only just visible

  2. Fail68,228 miles (+1,987)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    480112119382
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight beam image only just visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Head light lens misted may affect beam image

  3. Pass66,241 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,241 miles
    Test number
    247693885677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,394 miles (+9)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    434005145512
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb emitting white colour (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear right number plate lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp inop and light full of water
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo return line leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear spring bushes have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers have play (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail63,385 miles (+2,230)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    752669715569
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2006 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 2nd yr (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,155 miles (+2,202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    844032270497
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and date stamped 2006 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining and date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,953 miles (+4,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    717476901688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre date stamped 2006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre date stamped 2011

  8. Pass54,773 miles (+1,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    581671420798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,234 miles (+1,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    806168936858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass51,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    975391065885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,673 miles (+2,326)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,673 miles
    Test number
    637668026581
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass49,347 miles (+5,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    764208427309
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,300 miles (+14,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,300 miles
    Test number
    358314453853
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres treads thin inside edges.

  14. Pass29,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    848587940111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,900 miles (+1,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    830145038408
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass28,245 miles (+4,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,245 miles
    Test number
    305484705158
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass23,495 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,495 miles
    Test number
    256613064076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,499 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,499 miles
    Test number
    488036683091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,698 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,698 miles
    Test number
    115146722489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass12,037 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,037 miles
    Test number
    564467280244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,522 miles
    Test number
    792001289239
    • NoteAdvise rear bumper loose

  22. Fail8,522 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,522 miles
    Test number
    991121389261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear bumper loose

Questions about LX56 VTN

Does LX56 VTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VTN is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VTN?
The MOT on LX56 VTN is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VTN done?
LX56 VTN was recorded at 68,295 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,653 miles a year.
Has LX56 VTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VTN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 VTN 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 VTN find?
LX56 VTN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlight beam image only just visible; offside headlight beam image only just visible.

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