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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

A8 YCEMOT history

A8 YCE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

A8 YCE silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,543 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YCE was last recorded at 130,543 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 5,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,549 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,994 miles
Average per year
7,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,543 miles
  • 2025 – 124,549 miles
  • 2024 – 119,680 miles
  • 2023 – 113,791 miles
  • 2022 – 107,670 miles
  • 2021 – 100,763 miles
  • 2020 – 95,372 miles
  • 2019 – 86,893 miles
  • 2018 – 79,077 miles
  • 2017 – 71,605 miles
  • 2016 – 59,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,543 miles (+5,994)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,543 miles
    Test number
    906418667258
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,549 miles (+4,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    662737182473
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass119,680 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    486352246727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,791 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,791 miles
    Test number
    396454914801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail113,782 miles (+6,112)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    898744526984
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass107,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    876591390480
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail107,670 miles (+6,907)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    845637400553
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass100,763 miles (+5,391)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,763 miles
    Test number
    862967355274
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged No sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass95,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,372 miles
    Test number
    756467200412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,363 miles (+8,470)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,363 miles
    Test number
    608679933810
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass86,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    346659080029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail86,893 miles (+7,816)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    274552448139
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass79,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    892881237039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,077 miles (+7,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    798004747220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass71,605 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    482533610576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail71,604 miles (+12,254)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    403037722231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass59,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    967326864184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A8 YCE

Does A8 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YCE is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YCE?
The MOT on A8 YCE is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A8 YCE done?
A8 YCE was recorded at 130,543 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 7,152 miles a year.
Has A8 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YCE has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on A8 YCE 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 A8 YCE find?
A8 YCE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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