Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,151 cc
J8 HTMMOT history
J8 HTM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,078 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 178,078 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HTM was last recorded at 178,078 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Feb 2022: 169,108 miles, lower than 174,230 miles on 20 Feb 2021.
- 19 Mar 2024: 174,698 miles, lower than 177,651 miles on 25 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 178,029 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 49 miles
- Average per year
- 3,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,078 miles
- 2024 – 174,702 miles
- 2023 – 177,651 miles
- 2022 – 169,108 miles
- 2021 – 174,230 miles
- 2019 – 163,095 miles
- 2018 – 159,012 miles
- 2017 – 152,788 miles
- 2016 – 149,811 miles
- 2015 – 146,709 miles
- 2014 – 141,343 miles
- 2013 – 135,950 miles
- 2012 – 134,257 miles
- 2007 – 120,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,078 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing underneathRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Corrosion appearing on chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,078 miles (+49)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 178,078 miles
- Test number
- 840931233292
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing underneath
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail178,029 miles (+3,327)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,029 miles
- Test number
- 414684804601
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing underneath
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,702 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 174,702 miles
- Test number
- 707853351852
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing on chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail174,698 miles (-2,953)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,698 miles
- Test number
- 679201302172
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion appearing on chassis
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass177,651 miles (+8,543)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 177,651 miles
- Test number
- 990929408257
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass169,108 miles (-5,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,108 miles
- Test number
- 656692478380
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear roll bar bushes slight play
Pass174,230 miles (+11,135)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 174,230 miles
- Test number
- 516724314348
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,095 miles
- Test number
- 649400068108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,095 miles (+4,083)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,095 miles
- Test number
- 513378106192
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass159,012 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 159,012 miles
- Test number
- 246727144221
- AdvisoryWater tank insecure
Fail159,012 miles (+6,224)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,012 miles
- Test number
- 925972635673
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryWater tank insecure
Pass152,788 miles (+2,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 152,788 miles
- Test number
- 187376081393
- AdvisoryTyres beginning to perrish
Pass149,811 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 149,811 miles
- Test number
- 209692587758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,766 miles (+3,057)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,766 miles
- Test number
- 224413963844
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass146,709 miles (+5,366)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 146,709 miles
- Test number
- 496324569011
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight lift
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to wear bars
- AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
Pass141,343 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 141,343 miles
- Test number
- 275938014308
- NoteBoth front ball joints slight lift
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play
- NoteNearside front tyre slight wear outer edge
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight play
Fail141,343 miles (+5,393)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,343 miles
- Test number
- 486398014438
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- NoteBoth front ball joints slight lift
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play
- NoteNearside front tyre slight wear outer edge
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside front wheel bearing slight play
Fail135,950 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,950 miles
- Test number
- 157066703322
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,950 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 135,950 miles
- Test number
- 478636703446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,257 miles (+14,126)9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 134,257 miles
- Test number
- 238239922334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBack box spilt
- NoteHigh prs pump damp
- NoteTop marker lights not working front
- NoteWipres worn
Pass120,131 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 120,131 miles
- Test number
- 941261347342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Questions about J8 HTM
- Does J8 HTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HTM is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HTM?
- The MOT on J8 HTM is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 HTM done?
- J8 HTM was recorded at 178,078 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
- Has J8 HTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HTM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 HTM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J8 HTM find?
- J8 HTM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; corrosion appearing underneath; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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