Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,874 cc
173 BYEMOT history
173 BYE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,273 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 62,273 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 173 BYE
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,874 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
173 BYE was last recorded at 62,273 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,072 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,201 miles
- Average per year
- 1,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,273 miles
- 2025 – 61,072 miles
- 2024 – 60,251 miles
- 2022 – 59,935 miles
- 2021 – 59,340 miles
- 2019 – 57,859 miles
- 2018 – 57,392 miles
- 2017 – 54,657 miles
- 2016 – 53,770 miles
- 2015 – 52,693 miles
- 2014 – 51,927 miles
- 2013 – 51,225 miles
- 2012 – 49,829 miles
- 2011 – 48,693 miles
- 2010 – 47,994 miles
- 2009 – 46,871 miles
- 2008 – 43,755 miles
- 2007 – 43,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,273 miles
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,273 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 62,273 miles
- Test number
- 370777151815
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Pass61,072 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 61,072 miles
- Test number
- 297586351143
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Fail61,072 miles (+821)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,072 miles
- Test number
- 934710551663
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Pass60,251 miles (+316)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 60,251 miles
- Test number
- 726072633442
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Pass59,935 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 59,935 miles
- Test number
- 176655066648
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTOWBAR CORRODED TOWING BALL REMOVED
Fail59,935 miles (+595)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,935 miles
- Test number
- 302008374836
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,340 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 59,340 miles
- Test number
- 559197539382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail59,295 miles (+1,436)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,295 miles
- Test number
- 345915913390
- MajorEmissions not tested rear tail pipe broken/damaged blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass57,859 miles (+467)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,859 miles
- Test number
- 343173038590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,392 miles (+2,735)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,392 miles
- Test number
- 284275159557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,657 miles (+887)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 54,657 miles
- Test number
- 184493726781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 53,770 miles
- Test number
- 829491969043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,770 miles (+1,077)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,770 miles
- Test number
- 971272481944
- Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between injector 4-5 (7.2.3)
Pass52,693 miles (+766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,693 miles
- Test number
- 396375635117
- 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)
Pass51,927 miles (+702)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 51,927 miles
- Test number
- 219183734112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,225 miles (+1,396)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,225 miles
- Test number
- 666380523144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,829 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,829 miles
- Test number
- 275414822164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail49,829 miles (+1,136)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,829 miles
- Test number
- 867883022112
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to split
Pass48,693 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,693 miles
- Test number
- 119492531153
- 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)
Fail48,693 miles (+699)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,693 miles
- Test number
- 336222631107
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- 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)
Pass47,994 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,994 miles
- Test number
- 654646340114
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass46,871 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 46,871 miles
- Test number
- 944278619161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,869 miles (+3,114)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,869 miles
- Test number
- 204267019423
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass43,755 miles (+398)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 43,755 miles
- Test number
- 581634048131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,357 miles5 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,357 miles
- Test number
- 134378647357
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre slight detertiation
- NoteOffside steering rack end slight play in ball joint
Pass43,357 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 43,357 miles
- Test number
- 402188147416
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre slight detertiation
- NoteOffside steering rack end slight play in ball joint
Questions about 173 BYE
- What vehicle is registration 173 BYE currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 173 BYE on a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 173 BYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 173 BYE is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 173 BYE?
- The MOT on 173 BYE is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 173 BYE done?
- 173 BYE was recorded at 62,273 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,037 miles a year.
- Has 173 BYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 173 BYE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 173 BYE 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 173 BYE find?
- 173 BYE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components.
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