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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

TXU 8MOT history

TXU 8 is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,783 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TXU 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TXU 8 was last recorded at 150,783 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2015: 125,438 miles, lower than 125,483 miles on 16 Jun 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
147,606 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
4,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,783 miles
  • 2024 – 147,606 miles
  • 2023 – 145,977 miles
  • 2022 – 144,858 miles
  • 2021 – 143,725 miles
  • 2020 – 141,557 miles
  • 2019 – 138,877 miles
  • 2018 – 135,093 miles
  • 2017 – 130,299 miles
  • 2016 – 129,780 miles
  • 2015 – 125,438 miles
  • 2014 – 120,900 miles
  • 2013 – 101,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,783 miles (+3,177)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,783 miles
    Test number
    983688204190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass147,606 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,606 miles
    Test number
    292491543993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,977 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,977 miles
    Test number
    556436265149
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail145,976 miles (+1,118)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,976 miles
    Test number
    287975560962
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass144,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    637730317441
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail144,858 miles (+1,133)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    388066696158
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass143,725 miles (+2,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    974888245302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass141,557 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,557 miles
    Test number
    323791243262
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes at chassis extension (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail141,557 miles (+2,680)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,557 miles
    Test number
    703454877311
    • MajorBrake cable guide defective and affecting operation front to rear cable not in guide in chassis (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements continuously on doesn't operate with switch (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps continuously on does not operate with switch (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes at chassis extension (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at chassis extension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass138,877 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,877 miles
    Test number
    285441939818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Fail138,872 miles (+3,779)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,872 miles
    Test number
    217964217162
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOutline marker lamp not working all on the n/s and 2 on the o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  12. Pass135,093 miles (+4,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,093 miles
    Test number
    176218474996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.

  13. Pass130,299 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,299 miles
    Test number
    193817366206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,780 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    180522869551
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable rubbing on crossmember

  15. Fail129,774 miles (+4,336)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,774 miles
    Test number
    658803020716
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u-bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable rubbing on crossmember

  16. Pass125,438 miles (-45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    338258065176
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail125,483 miles (+4,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,483 miles
    Test number
    808537965140
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass120,900 miles (+19,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,900 miles
    Test number
    307331464203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,615 miles
    Test number
    318124883222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TXU 8

What vehicle is registration TXU 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TXU 8 on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Oct 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TXU 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TXU 8 is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TXU 8?
The MOT on TXU 8 is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TXU 8 done?
TXU 8 was recorded at 150,783 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,088 miles a year.
Has TXU 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TXU 8 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on TXU 8 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TXU 8 find?
TXU 8 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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