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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

408 AXLMOT history

408 AXL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

408 AXL red Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,644 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
408 AXL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

408 AXL was last recorded at 139,644 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,226 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
6,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,644 miles
  • 2025 – 138,226 miles
  • 2024 – 136,094 miles
  • 2023 – 135,030 miles
  • 2022 – 133,400 miles
  • 2021 – 131,189 miles
  • 2019 – 119,854 miles
  • 2018 – 103,569 miles
  • 2017 – 91,989 miles
  • 2016 – 72,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,644 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    632206786967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass138,226 miles (+2,132)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,226 miles
    Test number
    757134573350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,094 miles (+1,064)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    825071965135
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount slight play
  4. Pass135,030 miles (+1,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,030 miles
    Test number
    388857895074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass133,400 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,400 miles
    Test number
    628630553347
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass131,189 miles (+11,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    783777725586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass119,854 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,854 miles
    Test number
    874626935802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,852 miles (+16,283)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    259243986143
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. Pass103,569 miles (+11,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    218251139279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,989 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    191780599087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,987 miles (+19,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,987 miles
    Test number
    905173514212
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
  12. Pass72,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    876556531024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 408 AXL

What vehicle is registration 408 AXL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 408 AXL on a red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2013. 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 408 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 408 AXL is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 408 AXL?
The MOT on 408 AXL is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 408 AXL done?
408 AXL was recorded at 139,644 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,762 miles a year.
Has 408 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 408 AXL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on 408 AXL 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 408 AXL find?
408 AXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both.

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