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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X38 JFEMOT history

X38 JFE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

X38 JFE grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
110,399 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 JFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 JFE was last recorded at 110,399 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 2,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,263 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,136 miles
Average per year
2,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,399 miles
  • 2023 – 108,263 miles
  • 2021 – 106,364 miles
  • 2020 – 104,505 miles
  • 2019 – 102,571 miles
  • 2018 – 99,103 miles
  • 2017 – 96,443 miles
  • 2016 – 90,977 miles
  • 2015 – 89,590 miles
  • 2014 – 88,946 miles
  • 2013 – 87,824 miles
  • 2012 – 85,801 miles
  • 2011 – 83,415 miles
  • 2010 – 80,302 miles
  • 2009 – 77,306 miles
  • 2008 – 74,297 miles
  • 2007 – 67,728 miles
  • 2006 – 59,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    404621082519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail110,395 miles (+2,132)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    669638783590
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not grabbing to stop passenger going forward (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,263 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    171368978549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,364 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,364 miles
    Test number
    113634555748
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
  5. Pass104,505 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    821050970776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,571 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    634943394193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,103 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,103 miles
    Test number
    774842988375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,443 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    259022025784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,977 miles (+1,387)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    336218598296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted to steering rack end inner joints
  10. Pass89,590 miles (+46)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    438639735286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed not in load bearing areas
    • NoteNearside and offside rear also offside front wheel arch corroding
  11. Fail89,544 miles (+598)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    395361735284
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed not in load bearing areas
    • NoteNearside and offside rear also offside front wheel arch corroding
  12. Pass88,946 miles (+1,122)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    187128234297
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth inner and outer sills corroded and holed in places not in load bearing areas
  13. Pass87,824 miles (+71)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    666651643247
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel archg corrosion (no sharp edges)
    • NoteN/s/r park bnrake performance not as good as expected
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch corrosion (no sharp edges)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating (no leaks and secure)
  14. Fail87,753 miles (+1,952)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    225429833239
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel archg corrosion (no sharp edges)
    • NoteN/s/r park bnrake performance not as good as expected
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch corrosion (no sharp edges)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating (no leaks and secure)
  15. Pass85,801 miles (+2,386)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    395221142254
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen
  16. Pass83,415 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    259985331234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front disc heavily worn
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  17. Fail83,415 miles (+3,113)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    306285331409
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front disc heavily worn
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  18. Pass80,302 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    180918730210
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn, advise
  19. Fail80,301 miles (+2,995)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,301 miles
    Test number
    174505430261
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn, advise
  20. Pass77,306 miles (+3,009)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    823786239226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  21. Pass74,297 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,297 miles
    Test number
    694136548259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Fail74,296 miles (+6,568)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    871215348247
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass67,728 miles (+8,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    394951547267
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass59,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    380013546237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,665 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    823882346271
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X38 JFE

Does X38 JFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 JFE expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 JFE?
The MOT on X38 JFE expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 JFE done?
X38 JFE was recorded at 110,399 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
Has X38 JFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 JFE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X38 JFE 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 JFE find?
X38 JFE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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