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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green and White · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

A8 YFYMOT history

A8 YFY is a green and white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 13 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

A8 YFY green Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,674 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YFY was last recorded at 173,674 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,617 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
10,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,674 miles
  • 2025 – 173,325 miles
  • 2024 – 171,326 miles
  • 2023 – 169,104 miles
  • 2022 – 165,003 miles
  • 2021 – 154,956 miles
  • 2020 – 150,112 miles
  • 2019 – 131,958 miles
  • 2018 – 119,821 miles
  • 2017 – 100,229 miles
  • 2016 – 75,768 miles
  • 2015 – 50,998 miles
  • 2013 – 42,246 miles
  • 2012 – 29,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,674 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,674 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,674 miles
    Test number
    527994787349
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,617 miles (+292)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,617 miles
    Test number
    348444601882
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,325 miles (+1,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,325 miles
    Test number
    476935196158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall blow hole in exhaust rear section

  4. Pass171,326 miles (+2,222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,326 miles
    Test number
    480525002198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,104 miles (+4,101)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,104 miles
    Test number
    313039676192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light inoperative.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,003 miles (+10,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,003 miles
    Test number
    348799348179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,956 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,956 miles
    Test number
    209568411301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,112 miles (+18,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,112 miles
    Test number
    539863337658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,958 miles
    Test number
    325757991260
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail131,958 miles (+12,137)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,958 miles
    Test number
    563636406399
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass119,821 miles (+19,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    404553378876
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass100,229 miles (+24,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    640149694287
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass75,768 miles (+24,770)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    527283899762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    696948665029
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  15. Fail50,998 miles (+8,752)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    129475365424
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  16. Pass42,246 miles (+12,567)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    775916413399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,679 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    228464382241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about A8 YFY

Does A8 YFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YFY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YFY?
The MOT on A8 YFY is valid until 17 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 YFY done?
A8 YFY was recorded at 173,674 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 10,720 miles a year.
Has A8 YFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YFY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on A8 YFY 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 YFY find?
A8 YFY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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