
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc
X789 ULGMOT history
X789 ULG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2022 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 341,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2022
- Mileage
- 341,973 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 ULG
- 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
- 1 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
X789 ULG was last recorded at 341,973 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 337,354 miles · 12 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,619 miles
- Average per year
- 6,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 341,973 miles
- 2021 – 337,354 miles
- 2020 – 332,291 miles
- 2019 – 329,105 miles
- 2018 – 323,816 miles
- 2017 – 318,444 miles
- 2016 – 312,033 miles
- 2015 – 305,027 miles
- 2014 – 298,218 miles
- 2013 – 289,840 miles
- 2012 – 281,433 miles
- 2011 – 274,903 miles
- 2010 – 268,209 miles
- 2009 – 262,133 miles
- 2008 – 257,850 miles
- 2007 – 234,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts have slight play (both)
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRadiator warning lamp illuminated
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail341,973 miles (+4,619)2 dangerous14 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 341,973 miles
- Test number
- 734285354517
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts have slight play (both)
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRadiator warning lamp illuminated
Pass337,354 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 337,354 miles
- Test number
- 327151333282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail337,354 miles (+5,063)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 337,354 miles
- Test number
- 486988582286
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass332,291 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 332,291 miles
- Test number
- 365880004905
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail332,289 miles (+3,184)2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 332,289 miles
- Test number
- 404766029525
- DangerousNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill at rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass329,105 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 329,105 miles
- Test number
- 998684471536
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail329,105 miles (+5,289)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,105 miles
- Test number
- 282380914779
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn closed up brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn closed up brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass323,816 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 323,816 miles
- Test number
- 818074927138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail323,816 miles (+5,372)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 323,816 miles
- Test number
- 971112750636
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel to outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass318,444 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 318,444 miles
- Test number
- 724177880370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail318,444 miles (+6,411)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,444 miles
- Test number
- 595632083881
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass312,033 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 312,033 miles
- Test number
- 852887462387
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears perishing top and bottom (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle has an oil leak
Fail312,033 miles (+7,006)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,033 miles
- Test number
- 502062338261
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears perishing top and bottom (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryVehicle has an oil leak
Pass305,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 305,027 miles
- Test number
- 956343985170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail305,027 miles (+6,809)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 305,027 miles
- Test number
- 528310085167
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth rear sock absorber bushes deteriorating
Pass298,218 miles (+8,378)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 298,218 miles
- Test number
- 479294384154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass289,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 289,840 miles
- Test number
- 428434983197
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail289,840 miles (+8,407)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,840 miles
- Test number
- 519994183115
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass281,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 281,433 miles
- Test number
- 375950182150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail281,433 miles (+6,530)2 failures3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,433 miles
- Test number
- 865038372110
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass274,903 miles (+6,694)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 274,903 miles
- Test number
- 687892081100
- NoteRear two aux seats fitted wth lap straps
Fail268,209 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,209 miles
- Test number
- 492396960183
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteMajor oil leak at engine
Pass268,209 miles (+6,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 268,209 miles
- Test number
- 660136560186
- NoteMajor oil leak at engine
Pass262,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 262,133 miles
- Test number
- 204663769434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail262,133 miles (+4,283)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,133 miles
- Test number
- 951431169179
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass257,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 257,850 miles
- Test number
- 291625868418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail257,850 miles (+22,866)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,850 miles
- Test number
- 123244268145
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail234,984 miles12 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,984 miles
- Test number
- 542607107183
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass234,984 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 234,984 miles
- Test number
- 801427007131
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about X789 ULG
- Does X789 ULG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X789 ULG expired on 12 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X789 ULG?
- The MOT on X789 ULG expired on 12 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X789 ULG done?
- X789 ULG was recorded at 341,973 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 6,969 miles a year.
- Has X789 ULG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 ULG has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on X789 ULG 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 X789 ULG find?
- X789 ULG failed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 14 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places, and 20 more.
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