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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X56 EFMMOT history

X56 EFM is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

X56 EFM blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
195,094 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 EFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 EFM was last recorded at 195,094 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2011: 145,839 miles, lower than 160,756 miles on 1 Jul 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
194,296 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
3,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,094 miles
  • 2025 – 194,296 miles
  • 2024 – 193,781 miles
  • 2023 – 192,771 miles
  • 2022 – 192,041 miles
  • 2021 – 191,163 miles
  • 2020 – 190,640 miles
  • 2019 – 189,888 miles
  • 2018 – 188,976 miles
  • 2017 – 187,897 miles
  • 2016 – 187,056 miles
  • 2015 – 186,350 miles
  • 2014 – 185,156 miles
  • 2013 – 181,642 miles
  • 2011 – 145,839 miles
  • 2010 – 160,756 miles
  • 2009 – 143,156 miles
  • 2007 – 135,708 miles
  • 2006 – 120,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,094 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWelded and undersealed throughout

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear inner and outer sill holed but not within suspension or body mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,094 miles (+798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    195,094 miles
    Test number
    994559776744
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWelded and undersealed throughout

  2. Pass194,296 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    194,296 miles
    Test number
    448163421665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass193,781 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    193,781 miles
    Test number
    354583678298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,771 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,771 miles
    Test number
    981220161927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass192,041 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    192,041 miles
    Test number
    961837543451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,163 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    191,163 miles
    Test number
    610272637952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,640 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,640 miles
    Test number
    580021623386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,888 miles (+912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,888 miles
    Test number
    506758523658
    • AdvisorySills rusty

  9. Pass188,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    188,976 miles
    Test number
    366056298575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail188,976 miles (+1,079)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,976 miles
    Test number
    717978170029
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass187,897 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    187,897 miles
    Test number
    984971470591
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer sill holed but not within suspension or body mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  12. Fail187,897 miles (+841)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,897 miles
    Test number
    133242899249
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and outer sill holed but not within suspension or body mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Pass187,056 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    187,056 miles
    Test number
    619615279426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail187,052 miles (+702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,052 miles
    Test number
    811665541104
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass186,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    186,350 miles
    Test number
    245015705142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail186,347 miles (+1,191)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,347 miles
    Test number
    676795805179
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass185,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    185,156 miles
    Test number
    719911104119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail185,156 miles (+3,514)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,156 miles
    Test number
    287823194082
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass181,642 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    181,642 miles
    Test number
    997041473044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail181,639 miles (+35,800)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,639 miles
    Test number
    109654863062
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  21. Pass145,839 miles (-14,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    145,839 miles
    Test number
    345396031329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass160,756 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    160,756 miles
    Test number
    884052680159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail160,639 miles (+17,483)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,639 miles
    Test number
    203451060452
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass143,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    143,156 miles
    Test number
    822522169195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail143,156 miles (+7,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,156 miles
    Test number
    431353659100
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

  26. Pass135,708 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    135,708 miles
    Test number
    242579217308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail135,686 miles (+14,784)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,686 miles
    Test number
    314598617398
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass120,902 miles (+71)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    120,902 miles
    Test number
    961937306367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  29. Fail120,831 miles13 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,831 miles
    Test number
    162894406367
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about X56 EFM

Does X56 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 EFM is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 EFM?
The MOT on X56 EFM is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 EFM done?
X56 EFM was recorded at 195,094 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,765 miles a year.
Has X56 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 EFM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on X56 EFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 EFM find?
X56 EFM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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