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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,688 cc

85 DJMOT history

85 DJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

85 DJ black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,179 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 DJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 DJ was last recorded at 91,179 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,887 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,292 miles
Average per year
6,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,179 miles
  • 2025 – 87,887 miles
  • 2024 – 81,034 miles
  • 2023 – 76,484 miles
  • 2022 – 72,260 miles
  • 2021 – 66,938 miles
  • 2020 – 58,553 miles
  • 2019 – 48,947 miles
  • 2018 – 37,151 miles
  • 2017 – 31,825 miles
  • 2015 – 27,643 miles
  • 2014 – 21,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,179 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in thick grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,179 miles (+3,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    615596828248
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass87,887 miles (+6,853)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    394790882509
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in internal bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slower to operate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,034 miles (+4,550)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,034 miles
    Test number
    689531609267
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop lamp lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn at shaft (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass76,484 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    515779074739
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail76,466 miles (+4,206)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    123427323878
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass72,260 miles (+5,322)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,260 miles
    Test number
    800326411623
    • MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both rear obscured up to 50% by steps (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp up to 50% led's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off not properly secured (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shaft (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,938 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    654193151429
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,938 miles (+8,385)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    842594355603
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,553 miles (+191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    465470417895
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail58,362 miles (+9,415)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    451134168988
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,947 miles (+11,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    721707636870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,151 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    614018822383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,825 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    711082765063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    451771249622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,643 miles (+6,000)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,643 miles
    Test number
    279039127637
    • FailureAll position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass21,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,643 miles
    Test number
    997085644318
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about 85 DJ

What vehicle is registration 85 DJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 DJ on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 16 Dec 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 85 DJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 DJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 DJ?
The MOT on 85 DJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 DJ done?
85 DJ was recorded at 91,179 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,153 miles a year.
Has 85 DJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 DJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 85 DJ 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 85 DJ find?
85 DJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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