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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,689 cc

J8 BGOMOT history

J8 BGO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

J8 BGO blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,485 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BGO was last recorded at 80,485 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,452 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,485 miles
  • 2025 – 79,427 miles
  • 2024 – 77,712 miles
  • 2023 – 74,946 miles
  • 2021 – 67,309 miles
  • 2019 – 65,010 miles
  • 2018 – 63,773 miles
  • 2017 – 61,347 miles
  • 2016 – 58,950 miles
  • 2014 – 56,147 miles
  • 2012 – 55,340 miles
  • 2011 – 52,737 miles
  • 2010 – 48,312 miles
  • 2008 – 43,184 miles
  • 2007 – 40,732 miles
  • 2006 – 38,356 miles
  • 2005 – 33,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,485 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear both rear hubs oil leak
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and coated with underseal also has damage (7.1.1 (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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,485 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    424613176567
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear hubs oil leak
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs and coated with underseal also has damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,452 miles (+1,025)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    498711749262
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hub seals

  3. Pass79,427 miles (+42)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    523454077621
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail79,385 miles (+1,673)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    448907529442
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,712 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    946966215363
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail77,710 miles (+2,764)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,710 miles
    Test number
    649984059109
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass74,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    750098461466
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort 16 % / park brake handle / n/s mirror

  8. Fail74,946 miles (+7,637)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    775483477424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort 16 % / park brake handle / n/s mirror

  9. Pass67,309 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    987797617142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,308 miles (+2,298)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    851880217343
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,010 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    351626164415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,773 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,773 miles
    Test number
    695453171689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,347 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    760731833095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,950 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    755918033119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,949 miles (+2,802)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    599691389973
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre badly perished

  16. Pass56,147 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    529957234219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,143 miles (+803)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,143 miles
    Test number
    186400534236
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass55,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    656266872204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,339 miles (+2,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,339 miles
    Test number
    306936872237
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

  20. Pass52,737 miles (+4,425)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    699467171259
    • NoteAdvisory play in n/s/f lower ball joint
    • NoteAdvisory play in o/s track rod end

  21. Pass48,312 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    332474120257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,184 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    43,184 miles
    Test number
    352643248326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,179 miles (+2,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    662619738374
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass40,732 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    551021487227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,356 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    171718176265
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass33,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    451867275238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BGO

Does J8 BGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BGO is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BGO?
The MOT on J8 BGO is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BGO done?
J8 BGO was recorded at 80,485 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,260 miles a year.
Has J8 BGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BGO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BGO 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 J8 BGO find?
J8 BGO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front subframe mounting repair covered in underseal, and 3 more.

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