
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc
X5 HBWMOT history
X5 HBW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 62,180 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 HBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,688 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 HBW was last recorded at 62,180 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,983 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,197 miles
- Average per year
- 2,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,180 miles
- 2025 – 59,983 miles
- 2024 – 58,476 miles
- 2023 – 57,737 miles
- 2022 – 56,094 miles
- 2021 – 55,327 miles
- 2020 – 54,201 miles
- 2019 – 52,620 miles
- 2018 – 48,609 miles
- 2017 – 48,488 miles
- 2016 – 45,435 miles
- 2015 – 42,391 miles
- 2014 – 39,819 miles
- 2013 – 37,441 miles
- 2012 – 34,915 miles
- 2011 – 32,489 miles
- 2010 – 30,235 miles
- 2009 – 27,274 miles
- 2008 – 25,172 miles
- 2007 – 22,221 miles
- 2006 – 19,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,180 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 62,180 miles
- Test number
- 556360846058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,983 miles (+1,507)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 59,983 miles
- Test number
- 144554212660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,476 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 58,476 miles
- Test number
- 260960735770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,737 miles (+1,643)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 57,737 miles
- Test number
- 410110682207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,094 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 56,094 miles
- Test number
- 803841480318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 55,327 miles
- Test number
- 447074883546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,327 miles (+1,126)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,327 miles
- Test number
- 463958071205
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,201 miles (+1,581)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 54,201 miles
- Test number
- 340349205914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,620 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 52,620 miles
- Test number
- 580965431764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,609 miles (+121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 48,609 miles
- Test number
- 862837133632
- AdvisoryEmissions clean
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass48,488 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 48,488 miles
- Test number
- 787059086053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,458 miles (+3,023)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,458 miles
- Test number
- 679822812593
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Pass45,435 miles (+3,044)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,435 miles
- Test number
- 440102929823
- AdvisoryNearside park brake effort could be better
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front lower ball joints
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass42,391 miles (+2,572)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,391 miles
- Test number
- 175620125180
- NoteSlight lift in both front lower ball joints
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass39,819 miles (+2,378)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,819 miles
- Test number
- 175264534175
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass37,441 miles (+2,526)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,441 miles
- Test number
- 238096103114
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s axial joint has a small amount play
- NoteN/s/r brake disc has small amount of corrosion on friction surface
Pass34,915 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,915 miles
- Test number
- 186431632105
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail34,912 miles (+2,423)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,912 miles
- Test number
- 407924922151
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass32,489 miles (+2,254)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,489 miles
- Test number
- 518392001188
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteKnock in steering rack
- NoteUnable to see rear brake pads
Pass30,235 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 30,235 miles
- Test number
- 360146320108
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass27,274 miles (+2,102)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 27,274 miles
- Test number
- 251516929413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,172 miles (+2,951)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,172 miles
- Test number
- 332614268027
- NoteADVISE COOLANT LEVEL SATISFACTORY HOWEVER WARNING LAMP LIT.
- NoteADVISE REAR HANDBAKE EFFORTS PASSED ON MINIMUM --- ADVISE EARLY ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR ---N/S+ O/SIDE
Pass22,221 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,221 miles
- Test number
- 572136247090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 19,014 miles
- Test number
- 742104546036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,014 miles2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,014 miles
- Test number
- 502114346068
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about X5 HBW
- Does X5 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 HBW is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X5 HBW?
- The MOT on X5 HBW is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 HBW done?
- X5 HBW was recorded at 62,180 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
- Has X5 HBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 HBW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on X5 HBW 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 X5 HBW find?
- X5 HBW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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