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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X448 HTFMOT history

X448 HTF is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 228,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

X448 HTF white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
228,588 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 HTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X448 HTF was last recorded at 228,588 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2005: 147,913 miles, lower than 233,142 miles on 6 Dec 2005.
  • 17 Apr 2009: 215,214 miles, lower than 223,140 miles on 16 Nov 2007.
  • 27 Jun 2013: 221,376 miles, lower than 222,087 miles on 29 Jun 2012.
  • 12 Jun 2020: 223,660 miles, lower than 233,070 miles on 3 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
228,569 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,588 miles
  • 2024 – 228,569 miles
  • 2023 – 228,364 miles
  • 2022 – 227,658 miles
  • 2021 – 224,947 miles
  • 2020 – 223,660 miles
  • 2015 – 233,070 miles
  • 2014 – 222,078 miles
  • 2013 – 221,376 miles
  • 2012 – 222,087 miles
  • 2011 – 219,000 miles
  • 2010 – 217,520 miles
  • 2009 – 215,214 miles
  • 2007 – 223,140 miles
  • 2006 – 178,528 miles
  • 2005 – 147,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail228,588 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBattery tray corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail228,588 miles (+19)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,588 miles
    Test number
    731558522347
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded

  2. Pass228,569 miles (+205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    228,569 miles
    Test number
    773221570787
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass228,364 miles (+706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    228,364 miles
    Test number
    458759324737
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass227,658 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    227,658 miles
    Test number
    995707235061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass224,947 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    224,947 miles
    Test number
    413703738970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass223,660 miles (-9,410)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    223,660 miles
    Test number
    980614481579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryPanel corrosion in places,slight corrosion showing in places
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded

  7. Pass233,070 miles (+10,992)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    233,070 miles
    Test number
    879354185196
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs backing plates showing corrosion/corroded
    • NoteSills etc showing corrosion

  8. Pass222,078 miles (+702)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    222,078 miles
    Test number
    259365784478
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSills etc showing corrosion/corroded

  9. Pass221,376 miles (-711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    221,376 miles
    Test number
    785918773173
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly split

  10. Pass222,087 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    222,087 miles
    Test number
    847701382125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass219,000 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    219,000 miles
    Test number
    129300681123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass217,520 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    217,520 miles
    Test number
    413191480111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass215,214 miles (-7,926)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    215,214 miles
    Test number
    630897909113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass223,140 miles (+44,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    223,140 miles
    Test number
    140140327361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass178,528 miles (+30,615)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    178,528 miles
    Test number
    210368236320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,913 miles (-85,229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    147,913 miles
    Test number
    862633545345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail233,142 miles10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,142 miles
    Test number
    223300445300
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about X448 HTF

Does X448 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 HTF expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 HTF?
The MOT on X448 HTF expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 HTF done?
X448 HTF was recorded at 228,588 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
Has X448 HTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 HTF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X448 HTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 9 Dec 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X448 HTF find?
X448 HTF failed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 3 more.

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