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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

X47 EFMMOT history

X47 EFM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

X47 EFM white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
133,904 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 EFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 EFM was last recorded at 133,904 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 1,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2006: 98,511 miles, lower than 210,116 miles on 9 Nov 2005.
  • 18 Aug 2011: 42,629 miles, lower than 110,920 miles on 21 Aug 2010.

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
132,550 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,904 miles
  • 2022 – 132,550 miles
  • 2021 – 130,890 miles
  • 2020 – 129,889 miles
  • 2019 – 127,056 miles
  • 2018 – 125,624 miles
  • 2017 – 123,397 miles
  • 2016 – 121,334 miles
  • 2015 – 119,072 miles
  • 2014 – 116,708 miles
  • 2013 – 114,617 miles
  • 2011 – 42,629 miles
  • 2010 – 110,920 miles
  • 2009 – 109,282 miles
  • 2008 – 108,250 miles
  • 2007 – 106,463 miles
  • 2006 – 98,511 miles
  • 2005 – 210,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,904 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front rear of cab started to rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Front rear of cab started to rusted

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 Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    687011890499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear of cab started to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear of cab started to rusted

  2. Fail133,904 miles (+1,354)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    143146160828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear of cab started to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear of cab started to rusted

  3. Pass132,550 miles (+10)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,550 miles
    Test number
    663129811436
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail132,540 miles (+1,650)2 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,540 miles
    Test number
    814496696838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,890 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    136323200903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,889 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,889 miles
    Test number
    197986418379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,882 miles (+2,826)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,882 miles
    Test number
    852699784251
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,056 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    409545252020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,624 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,624 miles
    Test number
    332011028130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass123,397 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    891742557862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,334 miles
    Test number
    925777580965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,334 miles (+2,262)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,334 miles
    Test number
    435829473342
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass119,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,072 miles
    Test number
    468302215038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,072 miles (+2,364)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,072 miles
    Test number
    746482815021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Fail116,708 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    368637904060
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass116,708 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    405677804016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    336148423068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail114,617 miles (+71,988)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    535258623094
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,629 miles (-68,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    875980231223
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail110,920 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    253123030227
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass110,920 miles (+1,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    350133830440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass109,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    830214329264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,282 miles (+1,032)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    862272409246
    • DangerousFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass108,250 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    311238618410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,463 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,463 miles
    Test number
    370884807274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,511 miles (-111,605)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    202516606244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass210,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    210,116 miles
    Test number
    183313315327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 EFM

Does X47 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 EFM expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 EFM?
The MOT on X47 EFM expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 EFM done?
X47 EFM was recorded at 133,904 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023.
Has X47 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 EFM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X47 EFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X47 EFM find?
X47 EFM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front rear of cab started to rust; offside front rear of cab started to rusted.

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