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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

J8 DYCMOT history

J8 DYC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 223,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

J8 DYC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
223,090 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DYC was last recorded at 223,090 miles on 19 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2022: 176,000 miles, lower than 299,771 miles on 27 Oct 2020.
  • 19 Jan 2026: 223,090 miles, lower than 223,530 miles on 10 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,530 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Average per year
5,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,090 miles
  • 2025 – 223,530 miles
  • 2024 – 223,525 miles
  • 2022 – 176,000 miles
  • 2020 – 299,771 miles
  • 2019 – 187,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 14 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,090 miles (-440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    223,090 miles
    Test number
    326954432066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass223,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    223,530 miles
    Test number
    505091757867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail223,527 miles (+2)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,527 miles
    Test number
    500051848234
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass223,525 miles (+47,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    223,525 miles
    Test number
    782168238977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,000 miles (-123,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,000 miles
    Test number
    214050638151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass299,771 miles (+112,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    299,771 miles
    Test number
    294862751068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,730 miles
    Test number
    706203026053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,729 miles2 dangerous5 major4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,729 miles
    Test number
    695671221948
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about J8 DYC

Does J8 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DYC is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DYC?
The MOT on J8 DYC is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DYC done?
J8 DYC was recorded at 223,090 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,642 miles a year.
Has J8 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DYC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 DYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 DYC find?
J8 DYC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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