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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,151 cc

VLJ 414MOT history

VLJ 414 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

VLJ 414 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 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,252 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLJ 414
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLJ 414 was last recorded at 119,252 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,078 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,174 miles
Average per year
9,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,252 miles
  • 2024 – 113,078 miles
  • 2023 – 104,402 miles
  • 2022 – 95,088 miles
  • 2021 – 86,317 miles
  • 2020 – 81,242 miles
  • 2019 – 79,427 miles
  • 2018 – 69,985 miles
  • 2017 – 55,647 miles
  • 2016 – 41,827 miles
  • 2015 – 26,525 miles
  • 2014 – 8,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,252 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,252 miles (+6,174)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,252 miles
    Test number
    736298224807
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass113,078 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,078 miles
    Test number
    508574757451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail113,075 miles (+8,673)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,075 miles
    Test number
    262030695551
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,402 miles (+9,314)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,402 miles
    Test number
    484633962405
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner track rod joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass95,088 miles (+8,771)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,088 miles
    Test number
    522984091828
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEOBD not read / no emissions detected
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass86,317 miles (+5,075)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    817281408937
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass81,242 miles (+1,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    508445612096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner track rod joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass79,427 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    524151013590
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail79,427 miles (+9,442)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    633886695529
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,985 miles (+14,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    726197046994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    624840077895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,647 miles (+13,820)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    875779204061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  13. Pass41,827 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,827 miles
    Test number
    186542479639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail41,755 miles (+15,230)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    600313797938
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,525 miles (+17,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    700861714761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,530 miles
    Test number
    456683474218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VLJ 414

What vehicle is registration VLJ 414 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLJ 414 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 Sept 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VLJ 414 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLJ 414 is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VLJ 414?
The MOT on VLJ 414 is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLJ 414 done?
VLJ 414 was recorded at 119,252 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 9,961 miles a year.
Has VLJ 414 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLJ 414 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on VLJ 414 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 VLJ 414 find?
VLJ 414 passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface.

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