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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

LX57 RUAMOT history

LX57 RUA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LX57 RUA silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,762 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 RUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX57 RUA was last recorded at 66,762 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2012: 35,664 miles, lower than 78,814 miles on 30 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,762 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,762 miles
  • 2024 – 64,416 miles
  • 2023 – 62,403 miles
  • 2022 – 61,846 miles
  • 2021 – 56,401 miles
  • 2019 – 54,287 miles
  • 2018 – 51,985 miles
  • 2016 – 50,174 miles
  • 2015 – 45,463 miles
  • 2014 – 40,553 miles
  • 2013 – 36,101 miles
  • 2012 – 35,664 miles
  • 2010 – 78,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,762 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    770767334714
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail66,762 miles (+2,346)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    139355512712
    • MajorRear Outline marker lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass64,416 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,416 miles
    Test number
    476157965541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,403 miles (+557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    873733253489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,846 miles (+5,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    814766771496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass56,401 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    980524662503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind osf wheel when turned by hand
  7. Pass54,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    164661023595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,287 miles (+2,302)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    742294079442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass51,985 miles (+1,811)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,985 miles
    Test number
    982021739696
    • MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass50,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    877141037334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWater leak
  11. Fail50,174 miles (+4,711)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    997793301633
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWater leak
  12. Pass45,463 miles (+4,910)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    698565505157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear fog light poor
  13. Pass40,553 miles (+4,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    347327354156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass36,101 miles (+437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    217355453166
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass35,664 miles (-43,150)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,664 miles
    Test number
    856725652349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    464503770260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX57 RUA

Does LX57 RUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX57 RUA is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX57 RUA?
The MOT on LX57 RUA is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX57 RUA done?
LX57 RUA was recorded at 66,762 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
Has LX57 RUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 RUA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LX57 RUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX57 RUA find?
LX57 RUA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after flexi pipe; central oil leak, but not excessive rear of transmission, and 1 more.

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