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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Yellow · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

C8 RTLMOT history

C8 RTL is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 23 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 179,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

C8 RTL yellow Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,865 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RTL was last recorded at 179,865 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,069 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
15,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,865 miles
  • 2025 – 178,069 miles
  • 2024 – 177,210 miles
  • 2023 – 176,844 miles
  • 2022 – 167,472 miles
  • 2021 – 157,488 miles
  • 2020 – 116,262 miles
  • 2019 – 76,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,865 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,865 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,865 miles
    Test number
    696627826196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass178,069 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,069 miles
    Test number
    349224670294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,050 miles (+840)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,050 miles
    Test number
    150332219554
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear past fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass177,210 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,210 miles
    Test number
    377296698065
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efforts only just met minimum requirements at 16%

  5. Fail177,203 miles (+359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,203 miles
    Test number
    896967749849
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,844 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,844 miles
    Test number
    296276672382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail176,838 miles (+9,366)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,838 miles
    Test number
    703219029405
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass167,472 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,472 miles
    Test number
    174684749145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,488 miles (+41,226)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,488 miles
    Test number
    318695629625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,262 miles (+39,782)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    643363465677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    903916024853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RTL

Does C8 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RTL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RTL?
The MOT on C8 RTL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RTL done?
C8 RTL was recorded at 179,865 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 15,257 miles a year.
Has C8 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RTL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 RTL 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 RTL find?
C8 RTL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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