
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
J8 FBXMOT history
J8 FBX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 335,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 335,262 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 14 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 15,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FBX was last recorded at 335,262 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 335,260 miles · 24 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 15,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 335,262 miles
- 2025 – 333,867 miles
- 2024 – 330,336 miles
- 2023 – 324,079 miles
- 2022 – 317,225 miles
- 2021 – 301,902 miles
- 2020 – 296,451 miles
- 2018 – 268,192 miles
- 2017 – 256,991 miles
- 2016 – 225,824 miles
- 2015 – 198,319 miles
- 2014 – 164,558 miles
- 2013 – 140,354 miles
- 2012 – 120,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass335,262 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 335,262 miles
- Test number
- 287282133943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail335,260 miles (+1,393)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,260 miles
- Test number
- 588014601302
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever insecure too mount (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorFront Upper Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill plate not been welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass333,867 miles (+3,531)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 333,867 miles
- Test number
- 154972025353
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass330,336 miles (+6,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 330,336 miles
- Test number
- 328599590361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass324,079 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 324,079 miles
- Test number
- 634513416379
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail324,034 miles (+6,809)2 dangerous7 major5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 324,034 miles
- Test number
- 736345773193
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass317,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 317,225 miles
- Test number
- 700270312347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail317,225 miles (+15,323)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,225 miles
- Test number
- 279961850959
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass301,902 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 301,902 miles
- Test number
- 122920634456
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass296,451 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 296,451 miles
- Test number
- 984352707067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (Rear Prop @ Sliding/Splined Joint) (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndefined Noise/Knock From Steering
Fail296,450 miles (+7)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,450 miles
- Test number
- 477035132808
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (Rear Prop @ Sliding/Splined Joint) (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndefined Noise/Knock From Steering
Fail296,443 miles (+28,251)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,443 miles
- Test number
- 884035216238
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Incomplete (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Rear Prop @ Sliding/Splined Joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering Noisy And Has Undefined knock
Pass268,192 miles (+47)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 268,192 miles
- Test number
- 302298495996
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Undefined Knock From Steering
Fail268,145 miles (+11,154)8 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,145 miles
- Test number
- 351246067163
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working On Top Of Cab (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working On Top Of Cab (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryProp shaft Sliding Joint Boot Damaged
- AdvisoryReverse Warning Buzzer Not Working
Pass256,991 miles (+17)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 256,991 miles
- Test number
- 229379584340
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and also loose (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread is low on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft spline joint worn and bearing rubber is deteriorated
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisorySlight interaction between both rear fog lamps and indicators
- AdvisoryUndefined knocking through steering column
Fail256,974 miles (+31,150)7 failures12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,974 miles
- Test number
- 567682210355
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front u bolt (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure rear u bolt (2.4.B.7b)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and also loose (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread is low on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear prop shaft spline joint worn and bearing rubber is deteriorated
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisorySlight interaction between both rear fog lamps and indicators
Pass225,824 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 225,824 miles
- Test number
- 133666948837
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisoryPropshaft splines worn boot insecure
- AdvisoryUndefined knocking coming through steering column
Fail225,824 miles (+27,505)3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,824 miles
- Test number
- 753949176371
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisoryPropshaft splines worn boot insecure
- AdvisoryUndefined knocking coming through steering column
Pass198,319 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 198,319 miles
- Test number
- 841318349544
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread is low on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside mirrors are damaged
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside side repeater lenses are both mising
- AdvisorySmall hole in offside rear fog lamp lens
Fail198,312 miles (+33,754)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,312 miles
- Test number
- 864066518918
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread is low on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip rubber is worn
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside mirrors are damaged
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside side repeater lenses are both mising
- AdvisorySmall hole in offside rear fog lamp lens
Pass164,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 164,558 miles
- Test number
- 145642824307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,558 miles (+24,204)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,558 miles
- Test number
- 235726714364
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- NoteAdvise brake warning light on
- NoteAdvise windscreen damaged passengers side not in drivers sweap
Pass140,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 140,354 miles
- Test number
- 468323813365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,354 miles (+20,100)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,354 miles
- Test number
- 857943013374
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass120,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 120,254 miles
- Test number
- 769208512341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,252 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,252 miles
- Test number
- 125938612393
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about J8 FBX
- Does J8 FBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FBX is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FBX?
- The MOT on J8 FBX is valid until 18 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 FBX done?
- J8 FBX was recorded at 335,262 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 15,782 miles a year.
- Has J8 FBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FBX has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 FBX 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 FBX find?
- J8 FBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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