
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc
T289 YETMOT history
T289 YET is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 228,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 228,413 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T289 YET
- 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
- 17 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T289 YET was last recorded at 228,413 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 228,072 miles · 26 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 341 miles
- Average per year
- 3,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 228,413 miles
- 2023 – 228,072 miles
- 2022 – 226,922 miles
- 2021 – 225,600 miles
- 2019 – 213,366 miles
- 2018 – 209,736 miles
- 2017 – 207,371 miles
- 2016 – 203,787 miles
- 2015 – 199,330 miles
- 2014 – 195,078 miles
- 2013 – 191,453 miles
- 2012 – 187,498 miles
- 2011 – 183,249 miles
- 2010 – 180,565 miles
- 2009 – 177,656 miles
- 2008 – 174,540 miles
- 2007 – 170,123 miles
- 2006 – 166,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever corroded & fractured (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear brakes back plate corroded
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail228,413 miles (+341)1 dangerous7 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,413 miles
- Test number
- 620062691769
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever corroded & fractured (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear brakes back plate corroded
Pass228,072 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 228,072 miles
- Test number
- 480604474047
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail228,067 miles (+1,145)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,067 miles
- Test number
- 296252239978
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass226,922 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 226,922 miles
- Test number
- 105984129614
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody and suspension corrosion
Fail226,903 miles (+1,303)5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,903 miles
- Test number
- 412733056588
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion
Pass225,600 miles (+12,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 225,600 miles
- Test number
- 706410842466
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on underside of van
Pass213,366 miles (+3,630)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 213,366 miles
- Test number
- 966760376132
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront d bushes have slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside rear cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear step corroded and step area showing signs of slight corrosion but not excessive
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front between tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass209,736 miles (+2,365)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 209,736 miles
- Test number
- 670464331118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,371 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 207,371 miles
- Test number
- 134965009452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail207,371 miles (+3,584)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,371 miles
- Test number
- 152897989334
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass203,787 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 203,787 miles
- Test number
- 212756541344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPresented as a camper van
Fail203,787 miles (+4,457)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,787 miles
- Test number
- 480637677965
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPresented as a camper van
Pass199,330 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 199,330 miles
- Test number
- 939090875136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,095 miles (+4,017)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,095 miles
- Test number
- 356218245176
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass195,078 miles (+3,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 195,078 miles
- Test number
- 295246634139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass191,453 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 191,453 miles
- Test number
- 475097003137
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail191,415 miles (+3,917)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,415 miles
- Test number
- 606979193095
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass187,498 miles (+4,249)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 187,498 miles
- Test number
- 369392872010
- NoteBoth front indicator bulbs loosing colour (just meets pass)
- NoteBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteFront brake discs corroded badly
- NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
- NoteLoad sense valve stiff
- NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on tread on inner edge
- NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass183,249 miles (+2,684)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 183,249 miles
- Test number
- 288670691025
- NoteBoth front indicator bulbs loosing colour
- NoteExhaust heavily corroded in places
- NoteFront discs heavily corroded
- NoteRear metal brake pipes heavily corroded(advise replacement soon)
- NoteRear tyres perishing
Pass180,565 miles (+2,909)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 180,565 miles
- Test number
- 711094380054
- NoteBoth front indicators loosing colour
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteFront discs corroding
Pass177,656 miles (+3,116)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 177,656 miles
- Test number
- 383071799076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,540 miles (+4,417)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 174,540 miles
- Test number
- 263431298073
- NoteAll anti roll bar bushes for play
- NoteRear brake flexi pipes for perishing
- NoteRear metal brake pipes for corrosion
Pass170,123 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 170,123 miles
- Test number
- 830239787081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,244 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 166,244 miles
- Test number
- 130583986483
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T289 YET
- Does T289 YET currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T289 YET expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T289 YET?
- The MOT on T289 YET expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T289 YET done?
- T289 YET was recorded at 228,413 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 3,477 miles a year.
- Has T289 YET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T289 YET has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on T289 YET 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 T289 YET find?
- T289 YET failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front passenger's seat insecure; brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever corroded & fractured; nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 15 more.
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