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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

1998 JFMOT history

1998 JF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

1998 JF 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,472 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1998 JF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1998 JF was last recorded at 155,472 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 6,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,833 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,639 miles
Average per year
4,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,472 miles
  • 2025 – 148,833 miles
  • 2024 – 140,677 miles
  • 2023 – 134,493 miles
  • 2022 – 124,855 miles
  • 2021 – 117,174 miles
  • 2020 – 112,724 miles
  • 2019 – 109,952 miles
  • 2018 – 106,314 miles
  • 2017 – 102,835 miles
  • 2016 – 97,557 miles
  • 2015 – 91,013 miles
  • 2014 – 88,690 miles
  • 2013 – 85,242 miles
  • 2011 – 81,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNS Outer Sills rusty
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,472 miles (+6,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,472 miles
    Test number
    675368021789
    • AdvisoryNS Outer Sills rusty
    • 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. Pass148,833 miles (+8,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,833 miles
    Test number
    859083133770
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,677 miles (+6,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,677 miles
    Test number
    511385682069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass134,493 miles (+9,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    206461246155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass124,855 miles (+7,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    676070017570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,174 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,174 miles
    Test number
    263701261196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    994082885685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,718 miles (+2,766)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    662821174111
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    109,952 miles
    Test number
    585003475238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail109,952 miles (+3,638)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,952 miles
    Test number
    312500884119
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass106,314 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    396787352941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail106,285 miles (+3,450)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    543528332717
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass102,835 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,835 miles
    Test number
    225618488015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  14. Fail102,834 miles (+5,277)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    534836598236
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  15. Pass97,557 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,557 miles
    Test number
    181841081165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,384 miles (+6,371)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,384 miles
    Test number
    141587362975
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass91,013 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,013 miles
    Test number
    646637985042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,690 miles (+3,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    597248984059
    • 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)

  19. Pass85,242 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    285201913052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,813 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    735580151351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,653 miles
    Test number
    777133611028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1998 JF

What vehicle is registration 1998 JF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1998 JF on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Jan 2008. 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 1998 JF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1998 JF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1998 JF?
The MOT on 1998 JF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1998 JF done?
1998 JF was recorded at 155,472 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,710 miles a year.
Has 1998 JF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1998 JF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on 1998 JF 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 1998 JF find?
1998 JF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: ns outer sills rusty; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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