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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

LP08 LMJMOT history

LP08 LMJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,566 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LP08 LMJ black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
224,566 km
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,544 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 LMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 LMJ was last recorded at 224,566 km on 31 Dec 2025, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,564 km · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
9,544 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,566 km
  • 2024 – 223,919 km
  • 2020 – 186,015 km
  • 2019 – 171,895 km
  • 2016 – 134,906 km
  • 2013 – 108,970 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,566 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,566 km (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    224,566 km
    Test number
    253867622227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail224,564 km (+645)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,564 km
    Test number
    699358855730
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass223,919 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    223,919 km
    Test number
    581269134160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass216,905 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    216,905 miles
    Test number
    875019392309
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail216,886 miles (+6,596)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,886 miles
    Test number
    317756166174
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass210,290 miles (+13,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    210,290 miles
    Test number
    570894709665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass197,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    197,177 miles
    Test number
    710644727721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass186,015 km (+14,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    186,015 km
    Test number
    626765808761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,895 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,895 km
    Test number
    345340169245
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass162,948 miles (+13,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,948 miles
    Test number
    744548318420
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass149,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    144810288772
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly damaged front and rear and tyre side walls (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly outer edges nearside nearing wear indicators
  12. Fail149,164 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    498151727439
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly damaged front and rear and tyre side walls (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly outer edges nearside nearing wear indicators
  13. Pass134,906 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,906 km
    Test number
    478778068212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,896 miles (+17,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,896 miles
    Test number
    870053425671
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass117,329 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,329 miles
    Test number
    799553855172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,328 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,328 miles
    Test number
    689278745185
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass108,970 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,970 km
    Test number
    978438033300
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail108,970 km6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,970 km
    Test number
    827384523361
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass63,408 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    495603613184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteN/s mirror badly cracked
  20. Fail63,406 miles (+12,253)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    567212213106
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteN/s mirror badly cracked
  21. Pass51,153 miles (+8,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,153 miles
    Test number
    277326032103
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside mirror, glass damaged
  22. Pass42,804 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    227411881479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken
  23. Fail42,804 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    159181181115
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken

Questions about LP08 LMJ

Does LP08 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 LMJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 LMJ?
The MOT on LP08 LMJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 LMJ done?
LP08 LMJ was recorded at 224,566 km at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 9,544 km a year.
Has LP08 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 LMJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 LMJ 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 LP08 LMJ find?
LP08 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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