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Mercedes-Benz 250

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,497 cc

X442 VTWMOT history

X442 VTW is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 250 first used on 9 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 271,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2025
Mileage
271,275 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X442 VTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
250
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X442 VTW was last recorded at 271,275 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,275 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,275 miles
  • 2023 – 261,857 miles
  • 2022 – 240,461 miles
  • 2021 – 215,615 miles
  • 2020 – 195,045 miles
  • 2018 – 173,388 miles
  • 2017 – 169,732 miles
  • 2016 – 162,019 miles
  • 2015 – 147,533 miles
  • 2014 – 141,298 miles
  • 2013 – 134,615 miles
  • 2012 – 127,095 miles
  • 2011 – 118,591 miles
  • 2010 – 110,566 miles
  • 2009 – 103,967 miles
  • 2008 – 95,684 miles
  • 2007 – 86,608 miles
  • 2006 – 76,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,275 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    271,275 miles
    Test number
    211863141119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail271,275 miles (+9,418)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,275 miles
    Test number
    872718922839
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass261,857 miles (+21,396)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    261,857 miles
    Test number
    536189363666
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass240,461 miles (+24,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    240,461 miles
    Test number
    171752598038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL .

  5. Pass215,615 miles (+20,570)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    215,615 miles
    Test number
    600069709205
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch. Drain hole corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Inner bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,045 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    195,045 miles
    Test number
    111230525622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail194,649 miles (+21,261)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,649 miles
    Test number
    304764424082
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass173,388 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,388 miles
    Test number
    627985172328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,732 miles (+7,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    169,732 miles
    Test number
    905333996218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass162,019 miles (+14,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,019 miles
    Test number
    444043211182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  11. Pass147,533 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,533 miles
    Test number
    355981775091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail147,532 miles (+6,234)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,532 miles
    Test number
    245981275009
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass141,298 miles (+6,683)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,298 miles
    Test number
    775776354098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass134,615 miles (+7,520)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,615 miles
    Test number
    258183963089
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass127,095 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    225556362002
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail127,095 miles (+8,504)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    355325062016
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass118,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    617912681007
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail118,591 miles (+8,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    836872281038
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass110,566 miles (+6,599)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,566 miles
    Test number
    443677690060
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s head lamp damaged

  20. Pass103,967 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    861175789068
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s head light damaged.n/s o/s front n/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  21. Fail103,967 miles (+8,283)4 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,967 miles
    Test number
    114565489032
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s head light damaged.n/s o/s front n/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  22. Pass95,684 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    141909878421
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail95,684 miles (+9,076)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,684 miles
    Test number
    580283778082
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass86,608 miles (+9,866)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    550567787000
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO/s head light damaged

  25. Pass76,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    651947686044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,742 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    440126586020
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s head light chipped

Questions about X442 VTW

Does X442 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X442 VTW expired on 7 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X442 VTW?
The MOT on X442 VTW expired on 7 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X442 VTW done?
X442 VTW was recorded at 271,275 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
Has X442 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X442 VTW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X442 VTW 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 X442 VTW find?
X442 VTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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