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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX56 VTYMOT history

LX56 VTY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 11 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LX56 VTY red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,295 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VTY was last recorded at 77,295 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,241 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,295 miles
  • 2024 – 73,241 miles
  • 2023 – 69,827 miles
  • 2022 – 65,787 miles
  • 2021 – 58,918 miles
  • 2020 – 54,927 miles
  • 2019 – 44,183 miles
  • 2018 – 35,947 miles
  • 2017 – 28,770 miles
  • 2016 – 24,074 miles
  • 2015 – 19,652 miles
  • 2014 – 15,478 miles
  • 2013 – 11,297 miles
  • 2011 – 10,885 miles
  • 2010 – 10,672 miles
  • 2009 – 8,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot glass missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded / holed
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySide marker light lenses missing - 1x n/s , 2x o/s

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside side marker lamps white light showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,295 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    242205307724
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySide marker light lenses missing - 1x n/s , 2x o/s

  2. Fail77,295 miles (+4,054)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    778947467722
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded / holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySide marker light lenses missing - 1x n/s , 2x o/s

  3. Pass73,241 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,241 miles
    Test number
    904562829214
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside centre marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside washer aim poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt retraction poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and centre marker light lenses missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly poor

  4. Fail73,241 miles (+3,414)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,241 miles
    Test number
    808604841456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside centre marker light lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside washer aim poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt retraction poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and centre marker light lenses missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly poor

  5. Pass69,827 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    685758859573
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints close to maximum lift, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexpipe separating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside blind spot mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing edges, minor cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight - transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide marker light lenses missing

  6. Fail69,827 miles (+4,040)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    850216319218
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints close to maximum lift, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexpipe separating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside blind spot mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing edges, minor cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight - transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySide marker light lenses missing

  7. Pass65,787 miles (+6,869)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    942148546137
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints on max lift limit-3mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake lag - 20%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in suspension top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake lag - 24%
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing outer edge, minor cracking
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass58,918 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    599941424070
    • MinorOutline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning various in op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail58,918 miles (+3,991)2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    635038874707
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOutline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning various in op (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass54,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    435533160493
    • AdvisoryOffside side marker lamps white light showing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joints (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail54,927 miles (+10,744)2 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    137864516575
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet not fitted to arm (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp smashed (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side marker lamps white light showing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at joints (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass44,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    891182977468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,183 miles (+8,236)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    800913187874
    • Repaired at testFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass35,947 miles (+7,177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,947 miles
    Test number
    958904737714
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner face edges corroded

  15. Pass28,770 miles (+4,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    832227075952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,074 miles
    Test number
    738047017708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,074 miles (+4,422)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,074 miles
    Test number
    762373827065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass19,652 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    255348965014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,478 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,478 miles
    Test number
    556159964002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,297 miles
    Test number
    265297373055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail11,297 miles (+412)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,297 miles
    Test number
    967457873008
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass10,885 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,885 miles
    Test number
    609487971241
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass10,672 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,672 miles
    Test number
    603249570239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,142 miles
    Test number
    890210189262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 VTY

Does LX56 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VTY is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VTY?
The MOT on LX56 VTY is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VTY done?
LX56 VTY was recorded at 77,295 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has LX56 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VTY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 VTY 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 VTY find?
LX56 VTY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs lipped; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged blind spot glass missing, and 5 more.

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