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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VTOMOT history

LX56 VTO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LX56 VTO blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,949 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VTO
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
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VTO was last recorded at 134,949 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,840 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
6,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,949 miles
  • 2025 – 133,840 miles
  • 2024 – 132,252 miles
  • 2022 – 131,742 miles
  • 2021 – 130,027 miles
  • 2020 – 129,581 miles
  • 2018 – 127,151 miles
  • 2016 – 116,788 miles
  • 2015 – 108,542 miles
  • 2014 – 98,114 miles
  • 2013 – 85,983 miles
  • 2012 – 72,688 miles
  • 2011 – 58,116 miles
  • 2009 – 35,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,949 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,949 miles (+1,109)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    455663845736
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,840 miles (+1,588)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    165738111140
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,252 miles
    Test number
    745426380393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,001 miles (+259)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    199941181254
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,742 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,742 miles
    Test number
    358611412395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,702 miles (+1,675)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,702 miles
    Test number
    433194906205
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,027 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    113043655334
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,027 miles (+446)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    871793982398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass129,581 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    958357507568
    • MinorNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail129,581 miles (+2,430)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,581 miles
    Test number
    112278770708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass127,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    896120096928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,151 miles (+10,363)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    235636681695
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass116,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    665602894819
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail116,788 miles (+8,246)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    429906975995
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass108,542 miles (+10,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    393827006424
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass98,114 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    829849864226
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDriver's seat base worn out
    • NoteEngine has oil leak

  17. Fail98,114 miles (+12,131)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    125849564248
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDriver's seat base worn out
    • NoteEngine has oil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. Fail85,983 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    147189163279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass85,983 miles (+13,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    519359363240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass72,688 miles (+14,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,688 miles
    Test number
    228133242283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass58,116 miles (+22,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    878142541208
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass35,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    173972579235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,807 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    573162079226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LX56 VTO

Does LX56 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VTO is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VTO?
The MOT on LX56 VTO is valid until 28 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 VTO done?
LX56 VTO was recorded at 134,949 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,039 miles a year.
Has LX56 VTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VTO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX56 VTO 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 VTO find?
LX56 VTO passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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