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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White and Blue · Diesel · 2002

C8 LFMMOT history

C8 LFM is a white and blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,349 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

C8 LFM white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
135,349 km
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,540 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LFM was last recorded at 135,349 km on 8 May 2026, 1,920 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,429 km · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,920 km
Average per year
5,540 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,349 km
  • 2025 – 133,429 km
  • 2024 – 132,681 km
  • 2023 – 129,480 km
  • 2022 – 128,064 km
  • 2013 – 68,766 km
  • 2008 – 35,104 km
  • 2006 – 24,266 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,349 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Centre Rear high level brake light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear top marker lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,349 km (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,349 km
    Test number
    582339928580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,429 km (+748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,429 km
    Test number
    579894773685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,681 km (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,681 km
    Test number
    319523959121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,480 km (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,480 km
    Test number
    323728408061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,064 km (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,064 km
    Test number
    544367459210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad starting to deteriorate
  6. Fail128,062 km8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,062 km
    Test number
    627356864973
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad starting to deteriorate
  7. Pass117,037 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    795718109836
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail117,037 miles (+7,907)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    533098368320
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass109,130 miles (+21,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,130 miles
    Test number
    915372420168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass88,045 miles (+4,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    999267171331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass83,805 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    216265506500
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker lamp not working
  12. Fail83,778 miles (+9,486)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    925173087958
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear high level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top marker lamp not working
  13. Pass74,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    948125464247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,766 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,766 km
    Test number
    986141293298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,684 miles
    Test number
    583657110158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,104 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,104 km
    Test number
    142083338116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,527 miles
    Test number
    800212037153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,266 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,266 km
    Test number
    133429506126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LFM

Does C8 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LFM is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LFM?
The MOT on C8 LFM is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LFM done?
C8 LFM was recorded at 135,349 km at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,540 km a year.
Has C8 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LFM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 LFM 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 C8 LFM find?
C8 LFM passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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