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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,700 cc

Y15 GNVMOT history

Y15 GNV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 798,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2025.

Y15 GNV silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
798,458 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
38,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 GNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 GNV was last recorded at 798,458 miles on 22 Jun 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
798,426 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
38,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 798,458 miles
  • 2024 – 741,009 miles
  • 2023 – 685,460 miles
  • 2022 – 642,823 miles
  • 2021 – 607,543 miles
  • 2020 – 589,210 miles
  • 2019 – 543,250 miles
  • 2018 – 495,458 miles
  • 2017 – 462,678 miles
  • 2016 – 444,530 miles
  • 2015 – 401,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass798,458 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRust bubbles outerbody and sills both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass798,458 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    798,458 miles
    Test number
    302782288383
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRust bubbles outerbody and sills both sides
  2. Fail798,426 miles (+57,417)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    798,426 miles
    Test number
    493367590301
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRust bubbles outerbody and sills both sides
  3. Pass741,009 miles (+260)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    741,009 miles
    Test number
    360677699454
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail740,749 miles (+55,289)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    740,749 miles
    Test number
    916386929542
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass685,460 miles (+42,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    685,460 miles
    Test number
    642696115657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  6. Pass642,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    642,823 miles
    Test number
    933679611913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail642,823 miles (+35,280)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    642,823 miles
    Test number
    405895887510
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass607,543 miles (+18,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    607,543 miles
    Test number
    469875778711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass589,210 miles (+45,960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    589,210 miles
    Test number
    974732572084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass543,250 miles (+47,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    543,250 miles
    Test number
    439519984286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass495,458 miles (+32,780)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    495,458 miles
    Test number
    781979616811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass462,678 miles (+18,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    462,678 miles
    Test number
    957267769978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass444,530 miles (+43,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    444,530 miles
    Test number
    997219718366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass401,387 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    401,387 miles
    Test number
    206930805142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres close to wear limit!!

Questions about Y15 GNV

Does Y15 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 GNV expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 GNV?
The MOT on Y15 GNV expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 GNV done?
Y15 GNV was recorded at 798,458 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2025, an average of 38,924 miles a year.
Has Y15 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 GNV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 GNV 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 Y15 GNV find?
Y15 GNV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: central rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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