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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.

X5 HBW silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass62,180 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass62,180 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,180 miles
    Test number
    556360846058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,983 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    144554212660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,476 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,476 miles
    Test number
    260960735770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,737 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,737 miles
    Test number
    410110682207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,094 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    803841480318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    447074883546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass54,201 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    340349205914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,620 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,620 miles
    Test number
    580965431764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass48,488 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    787059086053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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)
  21. Pass27,274 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    251516929413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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
  23. Pass22,221 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,221 miles
    Test number
    572136247090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,014 miles
    Test number
    742104546036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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