
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Red and Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc
X38 EFMMOT history
X38 EFM is a red and yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 164,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 164,094 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X38 EFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Red and Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X38 EFM was last recorded at 164,094 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,615 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,479 miles
- Average per year
- 5,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,094 miles
- 2025 – 161,615 miles
- 2024 – 158,415 miles
- 2023 – 154,421 miles
- 2022 – 150,672 miles
- 2021 – 147,165 miles
- 2020 – 143,142 miles
- 2019 – 139,875 miles
- 2018 – 136,487 miles
- 2017 – 133,012 miles
- 2016 – 129,425 miles
- 2015 – 126,107 miles
- 2014 – 122,097 miles
- 2013 – 118,246 miles
- 2012 – 113,849 miles
- 2011 – 106,326 miles
- 2010 – 100,008 miles
- 2009 – 91,275 miles
- 2008 – 82,663 miles
- 2007 – 73,080 miles
- 2006 – 63,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis corroding by gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door corroding at bottom
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect chassis correctly in various places - been painted / undersealed
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.
Slight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
35 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,094 miles (+2,479)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 164,094 miles
- Test number
- 521518106380
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis corroding by gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door corroding at bottom
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect chassis correctly in various places - been painted / undersealed
Pass161,615 miles (+3,200)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 161,615 miles
- Test number
- 130214575455
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror arm slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed
- AdvisoryRear brakes 27% imbalanced
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just passed
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect chassis correctly in places - been painted / undersealed
Pass158,415 miles (+86)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 158,415 miles
- Test number
- 374097304119
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly low
Fail158,329 miles (+3,908)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,329 miles
- Test number
- 802213671666
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort slightly low
Pass154,421 miles (+3,749)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 154,421 miles
- Test number
- 599480331503
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHydraulic tail lift leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside step corroding underside
Pass150,672 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,672 miles
- Test number
- 479507429531
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis,etc been undersealed / painted - unable to inspect correctly for corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights slightly dim
- AdvisorySlight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Fail150,663 miles (+3,498)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,663 miles
- Test number
- 404058731037
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis,etc been undersealed / painted - unable to inspect correctly for corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights slightly dim
- AdvisorySlight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Pass147,165 miles (+4,023)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 147,165 miles
- Test number
- 972579396164
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis ,etc been undersealed / painted - unable to inspect correctly for corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort low
- AdvisorySlight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Pass143,142 miles (+16)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 143,142 miles
- Test number
- 757870472553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators
- AdvisorySlight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Fail143,126 miles (+3,251)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,126 miles
- Test number
- 311206695359
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured rear shackle eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside rear chassis / valance corroding
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators
- AdvisorySlight end float in offside rear halfshaft
Pass139,875 miles (+14)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,875 miles
- Test number
- 438663578967
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront tyre valves slight perishing
- AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount of spring (rear chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slight end float
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates slight corrosion
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake servo
Fail139,861 miles (+3,374)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,861 miles
- Test number
- 929123358206
- MajorDriver's door hinge insecure Lower hinge that attaches to door loose bolts (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Nearside lamps not working when hazard switch on (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split around circumference of tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront tyre valves slight perishing
- AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount of spring (rear chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear wheel slight end float
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates slight corrosion
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake servo
Pass136,487 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 136,487 miles
- Test number
- 595328842598
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise lower steering u/j has slight play
- AdvisoryAdvise steering rack has slight play
Pass133,012 miles (+60)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 133,012 miles
- Test number
- 121101048158
- AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorbers all bushes perishing
- AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable from lever to under body pivot point (by pivot point has some broken wires) (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail132,952 miles (+3,527)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,952 miles
- Test number
- 213464907347
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative All nearside hazard lamps not working when switch activated (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureUpper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Windscreen cracked (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear shock absorbers all bushes perishing
- AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Handbrake cable from lever to under body pivot point (by pivot point has some broken wires) (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass129,425 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 129,425 miles
- Test number
- 496818008819
- AdvisoryAdvise crack in front windscreen
- AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre outer tread worn
Fail129,409 miles (+3,302)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,409 miles
- Test number
- 899039803375
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAdvise crack in front windscreen
- AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre outer tread worn
Pass126,107 miles (+91)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 126,107 miles
- Test number
- 966111591652
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,016 miles (+3,919)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,016 miles
- Test number
- 345827866894
- FailureFuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass122,097 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 122,097 miles
- Test number
- 229360244286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,902 miles (+3,656)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,902 miles
- Test number
- 825304534262
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise rear number plate lights a bit dim.
Pass118,246 miles (+181)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 118,246 miles
- Test number
- 145659133274
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside side reflector white
Fail118,065 miles (+4,216)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,065 miles
- Test number
- 387762833481
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside side reflector white
Pass113,849 miles (+7,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 113,849 miles
- Test number
- 546241842204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,326 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 106,326 miles
- Test number
- 378974121251
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCorrosion present outside of prescribed areas
Fail106,326 miles (+6,318)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,326 miles
- Test number
- 837054021228
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCorrosion present outside of prescribed areas
Pass100,008 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 100,008 miles
- Test number
- 123365630221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,963 miles (+8,688)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,963 miles
- Test number
- 852432730275
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass91,275 miles (+16)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 91,275 miles
- Test number
- 993803439273
- NoteAll front anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn
- NoteAll rear anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn
Fail91,259 miles (+8,596)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,259 miles
- Test number
- 674202739217
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteAll front anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn
- NoteAll rear anti roll bar mount and link bushes worn
Pass82,663 miles (+9,583)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 82,663 miles
- Test number
- 731833638226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,080 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 73,080 miles
- Test number
- 501059527273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,070 miles (+9,786)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,070 miles
- Test number
- 301848527255
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,284 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 63,284 miles
- Test number
- 830164736202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,215 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,215 miles
- Test number
- 644030536298
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about X38 EFM
- Does X38 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 EFM is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X38 EFM?
- The MOT on X38 EFM is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X38 EFM done?
- X38 EFM was recorded at 164,094 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
- Has X38 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X38 EFM has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on X38 EFM 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 X38 EFM find?
- X38 EFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis corroding by gearbox crossmember; drivers door corroding at bottom, and 2 more.
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