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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

T196 YDCMOT history

T196 YDC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,032 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 YDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,874 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 YDC was last recorded at 146,032 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,159 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
873 miles
Average per year
542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,032 miles
  • 2025 – 145,159 miles
  • 2024 – 144,897 miles
  • 2019 – 144,701 miles
  • 2017 – 144,292 miles
  • 2014 – 143,233 miles
  • 2013 – 142,161 miles
  • 2012 – 141,647 miles
  • 2011 – 140,417 miles
  • 2010 – 139,996 miles
  • 2009 – 139,136 miles
  • 2008 – 138,446 miles
  • 2007 – 137,074 miles
  • 2006 – 135,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,032 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower gaitors perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box and pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,032 miles (+873)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    714961380845
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower gaitors perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box and pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass145,159 miles (+262)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,159 miles
    Test number
    910777664373
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass144,897 miles (+196)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    767337115000
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower All sills have corrosion in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass144,701 miles (+409)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,701 miles
    Test number
    768365249765
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has small crack on edge of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering tie arm has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill edges have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering tie arm has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower sill edges have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,292 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,292 miles
    Test number
    792152544861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,233 miles (+1,072)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,233 miles
    Test number
    796134624321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBody sills have corrosion in places.
    • NoteBoth steering tierod inner joints have slight play.
    • NoteN/s rear outer valence is corroded.
    • NoteO/s front lower sill is corroded.

  7. Pass142,161 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    142,161 miles
    Test number
    406693013455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,647 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    235927622334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattrey bracket requires attention.
    • NoteBoth rear anti-rollbar bushes (inner) are slightly worn.

  9. Fail141,647 miles (+1,230)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    536007922367
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattrey bracket requires attention.
    • NoteBoth rear anti-rollbar bushes (inner) are slightly worn.

  10. Pass140,417 miles (+421)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    140,417 miles
    Test number
    498188321424
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth numberplate lights poor condition.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner steering joint.

  11. Pass139,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    139,996 miles
    Test number
    844530520353
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack inner joint

  12. Fail139,996 miles (+860)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,996 miles
    Test number
    950610320343
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack inner joint

  13. Fail139,136 miles1 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    680118629315
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear leaf springs are slightly corroded.
    • NoteFront number plate has tiny deteriation.
    • NoteHandbrake has slight travel.
    • NoteN/s lower sill has slight damage
    • NoteSteering rack is slightly worn and has slight weapage of oil.

  14. Pass139,136 miles (+690)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    139,136 miles
    Test number
    801848729382
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear leaf springs are slightly corroded.
    • NoteFront number plate has tiny deteriation.
    • NoteHandbrake has slight travel.
    • NoteN/s lower sill has slight damage
    • NoteSteering rack is slightly worn and has slight weapage of oil.

  15. Pass138,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    303922658110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,446 miles (+1,372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    190132448152
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass137,074 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    137,074 miles
    Test number
    250230257493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    135,076 miles
    Test number
    493210916117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 YDC

Does T196 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 YDC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T196 YDC?
The MOT on T196 YDC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T196 YDC done?
T196 YDC was recorded at 146,032 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 542 miles a year.
Has T196 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 YDC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2012.
Has the mileage on T196 YDC 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 T196 YDC find?
T196 YDC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower gaitors perished; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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