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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S8 LHKMOT history

S8 LHK is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S8 LHK white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,826 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LHK was last recorded at 141,826 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,609 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
9,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,826 miles
  • 2025 – 134,082 miles
  • 2024 – 126,033 miles
  • 2023 – 116,908 miles
  • 2022 – 107,859 miles
  • 2021 – 99,090 miles
  • 2020 – 91,918 miles
  • 2019 – 85,930 miles
  • 2018 – 81,296 miles
  • 2017 – 66,675 miles
  • 2016 – 43,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,826 miles
  • MinorFront Side repeater insecure both sides tapped up (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear x member holed outside prescribed area

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,826 miles (+217)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,826 miles
    Test number
    799036785963
    • MinorFront Side repeater insecure both sides tapped up (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear x member holed outside prescribed area

  2. Fail141,609 miles (+7,527)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    319521457591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass134,082 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,082 miles
    Test number
    850016747497
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,082 miles (+8,049)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,082 miles
    Test number
    751087279062
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    250140473884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,033 miles (+9,125)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,033 miles
    Test number
    921015927532
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,908 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    635241698648
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail116,908 miles (+9,049)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    193757828138
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,859 miles (+8,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,859 miles
    Test number
    236459698837
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both back plates corroded

  10. Pass99,090 miles (+7,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    203440148493
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  11. Pass91,918 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    681935194132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    654966527424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,930 miles (+4,634)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    401425348728
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass81,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    123374896050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in the shock absorber
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in the shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail81,296 miles (+14,621)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    309276965810
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in the shock absorber
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in the shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,675 miles (+22,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    679889332272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade in poor condition

  17. Pass43,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    737588412339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,732 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    437034077326
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Questions about S8 LHK

Does S8 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LHK is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LHK?
The MOT on S8 LHK is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LHK done?
S8 LHK was recorded at 141,826 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 9,582 miles a year.
Has S8 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LHK has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LHK 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 S8 LHK find?
S8 LHK passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front side repeater insecure both sides tapped up; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, and 4 more.

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