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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X56 HBAMOT history

X56 HBA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

X56 HBA white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
158,414 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 HBA
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 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 HBA was last recorded at 158,414 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2021: 156,918 miles, lower than 156,971 miles on 9 Dec 2021.

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
157,942 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
2,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,414 miles
  • 2024 – 157,942 miles
  • 2023 – 157,525 miles
  • 2021 – 156,918 miles
  • 2020 – 156,197 miles
  • 2019 – 155,806 miles
  • 2017 – 152,430 miles
  • 2016 – 148,161 miles
  • 2015 – 143,716 miles
  • 2014 – 140,510 miles
  • 2013 – 139,873 miles
  • 2012 – 138,759 miles
  • 2011 – 137,213 miles
  • 2010 – 134,433 miles
  • 2009 – 131,937 miles
  • 2008 – 124,616 miles
  • 2006 – 117,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,414 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,414 miles (+472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,414 miles
    Test number
    140926962564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass157,942 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    140237267837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail157,941 miles (+416)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,941 miles
    Test number
    648720377398
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,525 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,525 miles
    Test number
    622630200818
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail157,523 miles (+605)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,523 miles
    Test number
    805803844352
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced midle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass156,918 miles (-53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,918 miles
    Test number
    148221277460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail156,971 miles (+774)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    129535956177
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass156,197 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    914526889893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail156,196 miles (+390)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,196 miles
    Test number
    790621254507
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass155,806 miles (+3,376)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,806 miles
    Test number
    633783964847
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub sill leaking
    • AdvisoryBody corroding

  11. Pass152,430 miles (+4,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,430 miles
    Test number
    249364020529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass148,161 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,161 miles
    Test number
    254584497905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail148,154 miles (+4,438)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,154 miles
    Test number
    250903469114
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass143,716 miles (+3,206)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,716 miles
    Test number
    137721145045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe is showing signs of corrosion.

  15. Pass140,510 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,510 miles
    Test number
    778645024065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail140,489 miles (+616)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    199968714435
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    797321053041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,873 miles (+1,114)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    256847843014
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass138,759 miles (+1,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    196711042434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISC/S PITTED

  20. Pass137,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    137,213 miles
    Test number
    497796241043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail137,213 miles (+2,780)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,213 miles
    Test number
    876193941051
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass134,433 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    134,433 miles
    Test number
    292675230088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail134,350 miles (+2,413)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,350 miles
    Test number
    114129120478
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass131,937 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    131,937 miles
    Test number
    443070139070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,616 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    381120148080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail117,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    200551926372
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass117,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    993711826347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 HBA

Does X56 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 HBA expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 HBA?
The MOT on X56 HBA expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 HBA done?
X56 HBA was recorded at 158,414 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
Has X56 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 HBA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X56 HBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 HBA find?
X56 HBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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