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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

Y203 STPMOT history

Y203 STP is a yellow diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 281,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

Y203 STP yellow Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
281,122 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 STP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y203 STP was last recorded at 281,122 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,438 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,684 miles
Average per year
8,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 281,122 miles
  • 2021 – 279,438 miles
  • 2020 – 277,827 miles
  • 2019 – 273,394 miles
  • 2018 – 268,810 miles
  • 2017 – 265,869 miles
  • 2016 – 260,234 miles
  • 2015 – 256,244 miles
  • 2014 – 253,172 miles
  • 2013 – 250,509 miles
  • 2012 – 237,296 miles
  • 2011 – 222,288 miles
  • 2010 – 207,791 miles
  • 2009 – 193,027 miles
  • 2008 – 180,046 miles
  • 2007 – 166,196 miles
  • 2006 – 152,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,122 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    281,122 miles
    Test number
    703801814019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass279,438 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    279,438 miles
    Test number
    357712527669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail279,435 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,435 miles
    Test number
    741837872023
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass277,827 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    277,827 miles
    Test number
    549897731698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail277,677 miles (+4,283)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,677 miles
    Test number
    145422578561
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass273,394 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    273,394 miles
    Test number
    186791521916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass268,810 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    268,810 miles
    Test number
    159757906199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass265,869 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    265,869 miles
    Test number
    567126893711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail265,864 miles (+5,630)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,864 miles
    Test number
    548027783228
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

  10. Pass260,234 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    260,234 miles
    Test number
    606474314841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail260,231 miles (+3,987)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,231 miles
    Test number
    252521144505
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass256,244 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    256,244 miles
    Test number
    898677375066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail256,239 miles (+3,067)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,239 miles
    Test number
    769326675052
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass253,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    253,172 miles
    Test number
    368260584060
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail253,172 miles (+2,663)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,172 miles
    Test number
    815409474017
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass250,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    250,509 miles
    Test number
    135663563000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail250,509 miles (+13,213)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,509 miles
    Test number
    435393863039
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass237,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    237,296 miles
    Test number
    718375062081
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail237,296 miles (+15,008)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,296 miles
    Test number
    915385762097
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass222,288 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    222,288 miles
    Test number
    979766961095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail222,282 miles (+14,491)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,282 miles
    Test number
    527936261009
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass207,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    207,791 miles
    Test number
    662067660081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail207,786 miles (+14,759)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,786 miles
    Test number
    821077260058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to rear corroded
    • NoteMinor damage to windscreen outside zone A

  24. Pass193,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    193,027 miles
    Test number
    232419069015
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail193,027 miles (+12,981)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,027 miles
    Test number
    673859469001
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass180,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    180,046 miles
    Test number
    451770278010
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail180,046 miles (+13,850)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,046 miles
    Test number
    940050078083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass166,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    166,196 miles
    Test number
    594421677043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail166,196 miles (+14,123)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,196 miles
    Test number
    770221077012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass152,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    152,073 miles
    Test number
    192676176054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail152,073 miles9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,073 miles
    Test number
    453584976067
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay felt in both front ball joints
    • NotePlay felt in near side front track rod end

Questions about Y203 STP

Does Y203 STP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y203 STP expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y203 STP?
The MOT on Y203 STP expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y203 STP done?
Y203 STP was recorded at 281,122 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
Has Y203 STP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 STP has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y203 STP 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 Y203 STP find?
Y203 STP passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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