Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,686 cc
K8 LEMMOT history
K8 LEM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 351,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 351,484 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 LEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 LEM was last recorded at 351,484 miles on 29 Sept 2024, 8,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 343,139 miles · 29 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,345 miles
- Average per year
- 14,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 351,484 miles
- 2023 – 343,139 miles
- 2022 – 327,628 miles
- 2020 – 314,495 miles
- 2019 – 304,346 miles
- 2018 – 293,109 miles
- 2017 – 284,219 miles
- 2016 – 267,582 miles
- 2015 – 247,445 miles
- 2014 – 231,323 miles
- 2013 – 217,818 miles
- 2012 – 198,755 miles
- 2011 – 185,071 miles
- 2010 – 171,021 miles
- 2009 – 157,134 miles
- 2008 – 121,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass351,484 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Battery could be more secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass351,484 miles (+8,345)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 351,484 miles
- Test number
- 710598425539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass343,139 miles (+15,511)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 343,139 miles
- Test number
- 447736490699
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear foot step (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass327,628 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 327,628 miles
- Test number
- 280999877746
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail327,628 miles (+13,133)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 327,628 miles
- Test number
- 783514184227
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass314,495 miles (+10,149)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 314,495 miles
- Test number
- 182008076691
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront door slightly corroded
Pass304,346 miles (+11,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 304,346 miles
- Test number
- 905869883930
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass293,109 miles (+8,890)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 293,109 miles
- Test number
- 825171812962
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass284,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 284,219 miles
- Test number
- 335734741702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail284,219 miles (+16,637)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,219 miles
- Test number
- 296702373023
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass267,582 miles (+20,137)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 267,582 miles
- Test number
- 503785088701
- AdvisoryBattery could be more secure
- AdvisoryDashboard warnings illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust clamps deteriorated
Pass247,445 miles (+16,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 247,445 miles
- Test number
- 854827330833
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides ,n/s close to limit (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBattery could be more secure
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust "pinholed" and clamp corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass231,323 miles (+13,505)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 231,323 miles
- Test number
- 417316334390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,818 miles (+1,016)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 217,818 miles
- Test number
- 595053143324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,802 miles (+18,047)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,802 miles
- Test number
- 958146633335
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass198,755 miles (+13,684)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 198,755 miles
- Test number
- 798576342399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,071 miles (+14,050)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 185,071 miles
- Test number
- 899952501312
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteRear brake discs worn
Pass171,021 miles (+13,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 171,021 miles
- Test number
- 604603200377
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass157,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 157,134 miles
- Test number
- 910012709313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,134 miles (+36,014)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,134 miles
- Test number
- 344829099428
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,120 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 121,120 miles
- Test number
- 430312318377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail121,120 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,120 miles
- Test number
- 490481318398
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K8 LEM
- Does K8 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 LEM expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 LEM?
- The MOT on K8 LEM expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 LEM done?
- K8 LEM was recorded at 351,484 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2024, an average of 14,492 miles a year.
- Has K8 LEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 LEM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on K8 LEM 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 K8 LEM find?
- K8 LEM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.
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