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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,874 cc

V662 DYJMOT history

V662 DYJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2020 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 202,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2020
Mileage
202,717 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V662 DYJ
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
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V662 DYJ was last recorded at 202,717 miles on 15 May 2023, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,602 miles · 25 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
1,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,717 miles
  • 2019 – 202,602 miles
  • 2017 – 201,607 miles
  • 2015 – 199,961 miles
  • 2014 – 193,097 miles
  • 2013 – 191,544 miles
  • 2012 – 188,349 miles
  • 2011 – 187,670 miles
  • 2010 – 187,020 miles
  • 2008 – 186,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,717 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAir leak from rear tank
  • AdvisoryCustomer presented log book with revenue weight of 3120kg vehicle presented brake weight 3816kg vin plate weight 4600kg
  • AdvisoryReason for logging on & off early as waiting to speak to dvsa helpline (mervin) he advised to log off changing class from 4 to 7

What MOT failures 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 all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear over axel. (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front step and outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front headlamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All tyres on vehicle perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,717 miles (+115)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,717 miles
    Test number
    271891626312
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir leak from rear tank
    • AdvisoryCustomer presented log book with revenue weight of 3120kg vehicle presented brake weight 3816kg vin plate weight 4600kg
    • AdvisoryReason for logging on & off early as waiting to speak to dvsa helpline (mervin) he advised to log off changing class from 4 to 7

  2. Pass202,602 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,602 miles
    Test number
    309359892693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail202,594 miles (+987)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,594 miles
    Test number
    665685719302
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass201,607 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    201,607 miles
    Test number
    610864368402
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear over axel. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front step and outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on vehicle perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension airbags perished.
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory marker lamps not working.

  5. Fail201,607 miles (+1,646)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,607 miles
    Test number
    802662306441
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear over axel. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front step and outer sill showing signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on vehicle perished.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension airbags perished.
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory marker lamps not working.

  6. Fail199,961 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,961 miles
    Test number
    347664605276
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  7. Pass199,961 miles (+6,864)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    199,961 miles
    Test number
    836224205266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of perishing

  8. Pass193,097 miles (+1,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    193,097 miles
    Test number
    686460694153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass191,544 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    191,544 miles
    Test number
    809497503212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass188,349 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    188,349 miles
    Test number
    396950902421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail187,670 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    319198381195
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass187,670 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    347368781111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass187,020 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    187,020 miles
    Test number
    270327220478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail186,995 miles (+920)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,995 miles
    Test number
    642335920152
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass186,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    186,075 miles
    Test number
    140599678182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V662 DYJ

Does V662 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V662 DYJ expired on 24 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V662 DYJ?
The MOT on V662 DYJ expired on 24 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V662 DYJ done?
V662 DYJ was recorded at 202,717 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 1,118 miles a year.
Has V662 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V662 DYJ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V662 DYJ 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 V662 DYJ find?
V662 DYJ failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 2 major defects, 4 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside rear service brake excessively binding; parking brake efficiency below requirements; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 10 more.

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