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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

S8 BBLMOT history

S8 BBL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 10 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S8 BBL white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,728 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BBL was last recorded at 173,728 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2016: 90,000 miles, lower than 121,587 miles on 5 Feb 2015.

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
168,065 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,663 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,728 miles
  • 2023 – 155,379 miles
  • 2022 – 144,124 miles
  • 2021 – 129,559 miles
  • 2020 – 118,766 miles
  • 2019 – 112,806 miles
  • 2018 – 95,768 miles
  • 2017 – 93,644 miles
  • 2016 – 90,000 miles
  • 2015 – 121,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,728 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,728 miles
    Test number
    798692183773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,065 miles (+12,686)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,065 miles
    Test number
    389654903018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,379 miles (+11,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,379 miles
    Test number
    240250534939
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryModification To Near & Off Side Front Seats
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

  4. Pass144,124 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    541913293063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,429 miles (+13,870)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    355058437714
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,559 miles (+10,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    369163889863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,766 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    486262267115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,806 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    577719998776
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,800 miles (+17,032)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,800 miles
    Test number
    499634593642
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,768 miles (+2,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,768 miles
    Test number
    156498560095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Pass93,644 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,644 miles
    Test number
    621281370842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,000 miles
    Test number
    756343044200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail90,000 miles (-31,587)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,000 miles
    Test number
    679919297478
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass121,587 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    297716935061
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside side repeater lamp lens damaged

  15. Fail121,587 miles1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,587 miles
    Test number
    326944035077
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside side marker lamp not working
    • NoteOffside side repeater lamp lens damaged

Questions about S8 BBL

Does S8 BBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BBL is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BBL?
The MOT on S8 BBL is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BBL done?
S8 BBL was recorded at 173,728 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has S8 BBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BBL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 BBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 BBL find?
S8 BBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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