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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X749 FHEMOT history

X749 FHE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 255,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

X749 FHE grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
255,859 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X749 FHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X749 FHE was last recorded at 255,859 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,093 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,766 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,859 miles
  • 2025 – 254,093 miles
  • 2024 – 249,750 miles
  • 2022 – 245,910 miles
  • 2021 – 237,840 miles
  • 2020 – 230,578 miles
  • 2019 – 226,663 miles
  • 2018 – 221,349 miles
  • 2016 – 216,560 miles
  • 2015 – 214,534 miles
  • 2014 – 213,836 miles
  • 2013 – 212,535 miles
  • 2011 – 208,860 miles
  • 2010 – 202,411 miles
  • 2009 – 202,184 miles
  • 2008 – 202,122 miles
  • 2007 – 199,734 miles
  • 2006 – 182,931 miles
  • 2005 – 161,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,859 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,859 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    255,859 miles
    Test number
    711967917477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass254,093 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    254,093 miles
    Test number
    239265601491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail254,068 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,068 miles
    Test number
    253505005881
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member and near side front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlease do not underseal welding repairs until after re inspection

  4. Pass249,750 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    249,750 miles
    Test number
    514299965141
    • MinorOffside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  5. Fail249,738 miles (+3,828)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,738 miles
    Test number
    473120003167
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  6. Pass245,910 miles (+8,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    245,910 miles
    Test number
    447891606236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner side panel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass237,840 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    237,840 miles
    Test number
    923533603189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust needs end pipe to direct gases

  8. Fail237,821 miles (+7,243)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,821 miles
    Test number
    789413980803
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust needs end pipe to direct gases

  9. Pass230,578 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    230,578 miles
    Test number
    149040436450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail230,568 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,568 miles
    Test number
    900188863618
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass226,663 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    226,663 miles
    Test number
    828703396602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail226,653 miles (+5,304)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,653 miles
    Test number
    345321620956
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass221,349 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    221,349 miles
    Test number
    498406173170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass216,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    216,560 miles
    Test number
    962476215677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail216,560 miles (+2,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,560 miles
    Test number
    517640239555
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail214,534 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,534 miles
    Test number
    266339365014
    • Repaired at testParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass214,534 miles (+698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    214,534 miles
    Test number
    949279965020
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass213,836 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    213,836 miles
    Test number
    298582494009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass212,535 miles (+220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    212,535 miles
    Test number
    195808793057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

  20. Fail212,315 miles (+3,455)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,315 miles
    Test number
    879939773084
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass208,860 miles (+6,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    208,860 miles
    Test number
    327514891097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass202,411 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    202,411 miles
    Test number
    570010790076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteVehicle very dry underneath starting to corrode

  23. Fail202,411 miles (+227)4 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,411 miles
    Test number
    652000990025
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteVehicle very dry underneath starting to corrode

  24. Pass202,184 miles (+62)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    202,184 miles
    Test number
    400633459143
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteSlight knock in rack
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  25. Pass202,122 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    202,122 miles
    Test number
    393820718414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass199,734 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    199,734 miles
    Test number
    562023567266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail199,722 miles (+16,791)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,722 miles
    Test number
    180561257218
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass182,931 miles (+21,763)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    182,931 miles
    Test number
    681172566213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass161,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    161,168 miles
    Test number
    972749845229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X749 FHE

Does X749 FHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X749 FHE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X749 FHE?
The MOT on X749 FHE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X749 FHE done?
X749 FHE was recorded at 255,859 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has X749 FHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X749 FHE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X749 FHE 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 X749 FHE find?
X749 FHE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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