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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,874 cc

J4 EWTMOT history

J4 EWT is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,335 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EWT was last recorded at 109,335 miles on 30 Nov 2025, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,593 miles · 3 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
1,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,335 miles
  • 2024 – 105,593 miles
  • 2023 – 102,758 miles
  • 2022 – 101,188 miles
  • 2021 – 95,390 miles
  • 2020 – 93,250 miles
  • 2019 – 91,654 miles
  • 2018 – 87,657 miles
  • 2017 – 84,605 miles
  • 2016 – 84,581 miles
  • 2015 – 81,948 miles
  • 2014 – 79,178 miles
  • 2013 – 78,484 miles
  • 2012 – 77,555 miles
  • 2010 – 76,502 miles
  • 2009 – 75,803 miles
  • 2008 – 75,259 miles
  • 2007 – 73,926 miles
  • 2006 – 72,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,335 miles
  • AdvisoryInner sills heavily coated in underseal
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOuter sills heavily coated in underseal

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,335 miles (+3,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    338210678699
    • AdvisoryInner sills heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills heavily coated in underseal

  2. Pass105,593 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,593 miles
    Test number
    642039773629
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill heavily coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,758 miles (+1,570)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    330621751312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  4. Pass101,188 miles (+5,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    173409313591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills surface rust . both sides

  5. Pass95,390 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    927979719295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,390 miles (+2,140)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    490652350392
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill covered with heavily sealant
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,250 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    431480201863
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail93,250 miles (+1,596)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    326626044638
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,654 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,654 miles
    Test number
    405232713421
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front wheel arches covered with heavily sealant
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

  10. Fail91,619 miles (+3,962)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    348899291643
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Pass87,657 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    920746494546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,605 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    514480180481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,581 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    138467166743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,948 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    747716755063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,178 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    586355744098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,484 miles (+929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    128223253051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass77,555 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    756472452022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,502 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    623169120244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,803 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    553571639181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,259 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    150629798485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,926 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    173527587092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    780935396033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 EWT

Does J4 EWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EWT is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J4 EWT?
The MOT on J4 EWT is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EWT done?
J4 EWT was recorded at 109,335 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2025, an average of 1,877 miles a year.
Has J4 EWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EWT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on J4 EWT 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 J4 EWT find?
J4 EWT passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: inner sills heavily coated in underseal; oil leak, but not excessive; outer sills heavily coated in underseal.

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