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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X742 FHEMOT history

X742 FHE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 15 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 230,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2024.

X742 FHE white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2025
Mileage
230,241 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 FHE
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
15 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 FHE was last recorded at 230,241 miles on 24 Feb 2024, 7,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2012: 183,770 miles, lower than 190,611 miles on 7 Sept 2011.

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
222,423 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,818 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,241 miles
  • 2023 – 222,423 miles
  • 2021 – 198,436 miles
  • 2019 – 198,331 miles
  • 2018 – 198,322 miles
  • 2017 – 198,263 miles
  • 2016 – 198,080 miles
  • 2015 – 196,954 miles
  • 2014 – 196,163 miles
  • 2013 – 194,863 miles
  • 2012 – 193,196 miles
  • 2011 – 190,611 miles
  • 2010 – 186,492 miles
  • 2009 – 183,624 miles
  • 2007 – 180,583 miles
  • 2006 – 176,466 miles
  • 2005 – 173,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,241 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,241 miles (+7,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    230,241 miles
    Test number
    824163390404
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass222,423 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    222,423 miles
    Test number
    620575095746
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail222,421 miles (+23,985)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,421 miles
    Test number
    112837536192
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside nearside inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,436 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    198,436 miles
    Test number
    472678876148
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,331 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    198,331 miles
    Test number
    732015653109
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass198,322 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    198,322 miles
    Test number
    986915323668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    198,263 miles
    Test number
    316909022800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail198,263 miles (+183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,263 miles
    Test number
    874432391427
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass198,080 miles (+1,126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,080 miles
    Test number
    907754251141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  10. Pass196,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,954 miles
    Test number
    821284306970
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  11. Fail196,954 miles (+791)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,954 miles
    Test number
    642239495675
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  12. Pass196,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    196,163 miles
    Test number
    496861954202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail196,163 miles (+1,300)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,163 miles
    Test number
    816911754246
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass194,863 miles (+1,667)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    194,863 miles
    Test number
    787138943206
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass193,196 miles (+9,426)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    193,196 miles
    Test number
    959350852200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteSide marker inop

  16. Fail183,770 miles (-6,841)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,770 miles
    Test number
    807799042293
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteSide marker inop

  17. Pass190,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    190,611 miles
    Test number
    736800251259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail190,611 miles (+4,119)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,611 miles
    Test number
    418449041250
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass186,492 miles (+2,868)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    186,492 miles
    Test number
    753132310025
    • NoteSlight play in offsiude front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in rack on nearside

  20. Pass183,624 miles (+40)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    183,624 miles
    Test number
    923063119086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbing outer tread

  21. Fail183,584 miles (+3,001)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,584 miles
    Test number
    654128509077
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbing outer tread

  22. Pass180,583 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    180,583 miles
    Test number
    351223457398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail180,456 miles (+3,990)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,456 miles
    Test number
    612360547314
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front wiper slightly split.

  24. Pass176,466 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    176,466 miles
    Test number
    323603746303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail176,425 miles (+3,150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,425 miles
    Test number
    432225336453
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass173,275 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    173,275 miles
    Test number
    130063735369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail173,247 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,247 miles
    Test number
    461359425302
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  28. Fail173,234 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,234 miles
    Test number
    900518415322
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X742 FHE

Does X742 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X742 FHE expired on 23 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X742 FHE?
The MOT on X742 FHE expired on 23 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X742 FHE done?
X742 FHE was recorded at 230,241 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2024, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has X742 FHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 FHE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X742 FHE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X742 FHE find?
X742 FHE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills.

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