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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X231 EEBMOT history

X231 EEB is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 245,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

X231 EEB blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
245,021 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 EEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 EEB was last recorded at 245,021 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 18,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,929 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
18,092 miles
Average per year
12,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 245,021 miles
  • 2019 – 204,869 miles
  • 2018 – 181,655 miles
  • 2017 – 159,740 miles
  • 2015 – 134,355 miles
  • 2014 – 109,294 miles
  • 2013 – 90,847 miles
  • 2012 – 84,518 miles
  • 2011 – 83,709 miles
  • 2010 – 72,659 miles
  • 2009 – 63,386 miles
  • 2007 – 56,650 miles
  • 2006 – 48,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,021 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,021 miles (+18,092)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    245,021 miles
    Test number
    781828406484
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass226,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    226,929 miles
    Test number
    509935648036
    • AdvisoryBATTERY TRAY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail226,929 miles (+22,060)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,929 miles
    Test number
    727576055794
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBATTERY TRAY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass204,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    204,869 miles
    Test number
    767981832883
    • AdvisoryBODY CONDITION POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail204,869 miles (+23,214)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,869 miles
    Test number
    642230887796
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBODY CONDITION POOR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass181,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    181,655 miles
    Test number
    426210204821
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNS/OS SILLS CORRODED

  7. Fail181,655 miles (+21,915)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,655 miles
    Test number
    955540228633
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNS/OS SILLS CORRODED

  8. Pass159,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,740 miles
    Test number
    865973231842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,740 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,740 miles
    Test number
    870979805348
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382003907127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass134,355 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,355 miles
    Test number
    500093271131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail134,099 miles (+10,465)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,099 miles
    Test number
    489429355274
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass123,634 miles (+14,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,634 miles
    Test number
    127008305020
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass109,294 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    137330714423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,214 miles (+18,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    139789904046
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass90,847 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    586525113004
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wipers starting to split
    • NoteSlight damage to screen

  17. Fail90,847 miles (+6,329)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    376205813096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth wipers starting to split
    • NoteSlight damage to screen

  18. Pass84,518 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    958820812054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,709 miles (+11,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    355629611004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass72,659 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,659 miles
    Test number
    293715200089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,386 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    331149609071
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    953527657168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,650 miles (+8,551)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    642122657128
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass48,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    182913856119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 EEB

Does X231 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 EEB expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 EEB?
The MOT on X231 EEB expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 EEB done?
X231 EEB was recorded at 245,021 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 12,661 miles a year.
Has X231 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 EEB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X231 EEB 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 X231 EEB find?
X231 EEB passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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