
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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))
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))
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))
Pass69,985 miles (+14,338)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,985 miles
- Test number
- 726197046994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,647 miles
- Test number
- 624840077895
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass26,525 miles (+17,995)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,525 miles
- Test number
- 700861714761
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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