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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y198 HFMMOT history

Y198 HFM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y198 HFM white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,324 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 HFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 HFM was last recorded at 156,324 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 6,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,546 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,778 miles
Average per year
5,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,324 miles
  • 2025 – 149,546 miles
  • 2024 – 142,412 miles
  • 2023 – 136,179 miles
  • 2022 – 130,968 miles
  • 2021 – 126,311 miles
  • 2020 – 121,526 miles
  • 2019 – 115,403 miles
  • 2018 – 109,195 miles
  • 2017 – 103,926 miles
  • 2016 – 98,810 miles
  • 2015 – 93,513 miles
  • 2014 – 87,165 miles
  • 2013 – 81,472 miles
  • 2012 – 76,373 miles
  • 2011 – 69,562 miles
  • 2010 – 64,219 miles
  • 2008 – 57,811 miles
  • 2007 – 47,471 miles
  • 2006 – 39,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,324 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,324 miles (+6,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,324 miles
    Test number
    720629031035
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass149,546 miles (+7,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    280813915306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,412 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    447456897246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,388 miles (+6,209)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,388 miles
    Test number
    591056415570
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass136,179 miles (+5,211)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,179 miles
    Test number
    723691143677
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass130,968 miles (+4,657)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,968 miles
    Test number
    927110990518
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has free play movement.

  7. Pass126,311 miles (+4,785)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,311 miles
    Test number
    814123701333
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass121,526 miles (+85)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    314689582189
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,441 miles (+6,038)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    386315382441
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,403 miles (+6,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    459802561817
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight free play movement.

  11. Pass109,195 miles (+5,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    951343070822
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass103,926 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    577295288520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,810 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    791657736863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,513 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,513 miles
    Test number
    896470475031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,165 miles (+5,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    137805264068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass81,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    406575063051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,472 miles (+5,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    499815463078
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

  18. Pass76,373 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    165152462468
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass69,562 miles (+5,343)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    965920361063
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoise from aux belt area
    • NoteOil dampness around turbo pipe area
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  20. Pass64,219 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    283690860059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,811 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,811 miles
    Test number
    153048318340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    293176427203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,471 miles (+7,593)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    934326627253
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass39,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    271960236255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,878 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    353360836261
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about Y198 HFM

Does Y198 HFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 HFM is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 HFM?
The MOT on Y198 HFM is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 HFM done?
Y198 HFM was recorded at 156,324 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,948 miles a year.
Has Y198 HFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 HFM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y198 HFM 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 Y198 HFM find?
Y198 HFM passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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