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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,148 cc

X748 RFCMOT history

X748 RFC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 344,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

X748 RFC white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
344,395 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 RFC was last recorded at 344,395 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
344,395 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 344,395 miles
  • 2024 – 341,610 miles
  • 2023 – 338,124 miles
  • 2022 – 331,151 miles
  • 2021 – 325,656 miles
  • 2019 – 317,328 miles
  • 2018 – 307,533 miles
  • 2017 – 301,432 miles
  • 2016 – 296,142 miles
  • 2015 – 291,645 miles
  • 2014 – 285,619 miles
  • 2013 – 281,747 miles
  • 2012 – 272,255 miles
  • 2011 – 263,789 miles
  • 2010 – 252,910 miles
  • 2009 – 238,809 miles
  • 2008 – 229,457 miles
  • 2007 – 214,019 miles
  • 2006 – 187,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass344,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s+o/s front wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • O/s/rear inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass344,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    344,395 miles
    Test number
    668566742208
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail344,395 miles (+2,785)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,395 miles
    Test number
    908967399356
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount and gear box mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass341,610 miles (+3,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    341,610 miles
    Test number
    955741672693
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Offside wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass338,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    338,124 miles
    Test number
    213799139017
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s+o/s front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear inner sill corroded
  5. Fail338,124 miles (+6,973)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,124 miles
    Test number
    804105200466
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened anti roll link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened by shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s+o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s+o/s front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear inner sill corroded
  6. Pass331,151 miles (+5,495)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    331,151 miles
    Test number
    585722778647
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass325,656 miles (+8,328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    325,656 miles
    Test number
    534604719614
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass317,328 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    317,328 miles
    Test number
    668994707112
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill corroded near side and off side
  9. Fail317,328 miles (+9,795)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,328 miles
    Test number
    545665987788
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve arm missing (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill corroded near side and off side
  10. Pass307,533 miles (+6,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    307,533 miles
    Test number
    725981867650
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass301,432 miles (+5,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    301,432 miles
    Test number
    559971059497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass296,142 miles (+4,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    296,142 miles
    Test number
    593866133354
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass291,645 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    291,645 miles
    Test number
    241228462858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass285,619 miles (+3,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    285,619 miles
    Test number
    228367594479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass281,747 miles (+9,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    281,747 miles
    Test number
    786911393104
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass272,255 miles (+8,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    272,255 miles
    Test number
    658507482182
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass263,789 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    263,789 miles
    Test number
    268128481486
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Fail263,786 miles (+10,876)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,786 miles
    Test number
    597827181194
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass252,910 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    252,910 miles
    Test number
    330370590114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail252,904 miles (+14,095)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,904 miles
    Test number
    221969580453
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass238,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    238,809 miles
    Test number
    153920799148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Fail238,809 miles (+9,352)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,809 miles
    Test number
    211510299161
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  23. Pass229,457 miles (+15,438)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    229,457 miles
    Test number
    263550598160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly worn
  24. Pass214,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    214,019 miles
    Test number
    263791297136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail214,019 miles (+26,411)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,019 miles
    Test number
    541630397185
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Fail187,608 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    581075996112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  27. Pass187,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    187,608 miles
    Test number
    983185496191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about X748 RFC

Does X748 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 RFC expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 RFC?
The MOT on X748 RFC expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 RFC done?
X748 RFC was recorded at 344,395 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 8,463 miles a year.
Has X748 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 RFC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X748 RFC 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 X748 RFC find?
X748 RFC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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