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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,874 cc

P511 CAYMOT history

P511 CAY is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 238,528 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
238,528 km
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,075 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P511 CAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P511 CAY was last recorded at 238,528 km on 9 Sept 2026, 1,062 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,466 km · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,062 km
Average per year
3,075 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,528 km
  • 2025 – 237,466 km
  • 2023 – 217,430 km
  • 2020 – 202,598 km
  • 2017 – 202,536 km
  • 2014 – 202,287 km
  • 2012 – 201,196 km
  • 2009 – 183,519 km
  • 2008 – 181,620 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,528 km
  • MinorNearside Front All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery insecure
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s sill, chassis fine (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crash bar corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front both front wheel bearing slightly play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear marker lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,528 km (+1,062)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    238,528 km
    Test number
    249286663611
    • MinorNearside Front All outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both o/s and n/s sill, chassis fine (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass237,466 km (+339)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    237,466 km
    Test number
    506163892846
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel bearing slightly play
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Fail237,127 km7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,127 km
    Test number
    899066769543
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop link excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel bearing slightly play
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear marker lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass226,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    226,240 miles
    Test number
    702840703995
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corossion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass217,430 km3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    217,430 km
    Test number
    946192643707
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass211,540 miles (+8,875)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    211,540 miles
    Test number
    454889891826
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass202,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    202,665 miles
    Test number
    874012810261
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass202,598 km (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    202,598 km
    Test number
    716645553185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

  9. Pass202,536 km (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    202,536 km
    Test number
    564587810323
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Fail202,287 km2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,287 km
    Test number
    166139064008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion arond front suspension components

  11. Pass202,287 km (+1,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    202,287 km
    Test number
    446859764052
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion arond front suspension components

  12. Pass201,196 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    201,196 km
    Test number
    508944972024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass198,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    198,015 miles
    Test number
    499446171083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143016070439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail191,500 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,500 miles
    Test number
    843466670080
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

  16. Pass183,519 km (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    183,519 km
    Test number
    592805179015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass181,620 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    181,620 km
    Test number
    383107368038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass178,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    178,277 miles
    Test number
    974643636345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P511 CAY

Does P511 CAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P511 CAY is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P511 CAY?
The MOT on P511 CAY is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P511 CAY done?
P511 CAY was recorded at 238,528 km at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,075 km a year.
Has P511 CAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P511 CAY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P511 CAY 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 P511 CAY find?
P511 CAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front all outline marker lamps light intensity obviously reduced; battery insecure; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe heavily corroded, and 3 more.

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