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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y223 SBDMOT history

Y223 SBD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

Y223 SBD white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2023
Mileage
204,666 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 SBD
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 SBD was last recorded at 204,666 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 4,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,992 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,674 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,666 miles
  • 2021 – 199,992 miles
  • 2020 – 197,088 miles
  • 2019 – 194,499 miles
  • 2018 – 192,986 miles
  • 2017 – 188,917 miles
  • 2016 – 186,394 miles
  • 2015 – 183,114 miles
  • 2014 – 178,244 miles
  • 2013 – 173,414 miles
  • 2012 – 165,895 miles
  • 2010 – 159,614 miles
  • 2008 – 151,739 miles
  • 2007 – 144,757 miles
  • 2006 – 136,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,666 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides hazy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,666 miles (+4,674)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,666 miles
    Test number
    726770590997
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides hazy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass199,992 miles (+2,904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,992 miles
    Test number
    370727309406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,088 miles (+2,589)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    197,088 miles
    Test number
    439843963513
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass194,499 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    194,499 miles
    Test number
    306961634312
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  5. Fail194,494 miles (+1,508)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,494 miles
    Test number
    378019671563
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U Bolts Loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  6. Pass192,986 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    192,986 miles
    Test number
    276478945743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass188,917 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    188,917 miles
    Test number
    947406596613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,394 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    186,394 miles
    Test number
    983190928636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail186,380 miles (+3,266)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,380 miles
    Test number
    325816158755
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack end (2.2.B.1h)

  10. Pass183,114 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    183,114 miles
    Test number
    766494345084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,104 miles (+4,860)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,104 miles
    Test number
    588782645030
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear reverse lens broken

  12. Pass178,244 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    178,244 miles
    Test number
    185345844035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low tread

  13. Fail178,244 miles (+4,830)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,244 miles
    Test number
    799794244034
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low tread

  14. Pass173,414 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    173,414 miles
    Test number
    196354913151
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail173,410 miles (+7,515)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,410 miles
    Test number
    188672213198
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass165,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    165,895 miles
    Test number
    356591912139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail165,895 miles (+6,281)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,895 miles
    Test number
    816821212159
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass159,614 miles (+7,875)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    159,614 miles
    Test number
    564537150084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW

  19. Pass151,739 miles (+6,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    363069848296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass144,757 miles (+8,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    144,757 miles
    Test number
    903967047281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    136,195 miles
    Test number
    960594856211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 SBD

Does Y223 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 SBD expired on 13 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 SBD?
The MOT on Y223 SBD expired on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 SBD done?
Y223 SBD was recorded at 204,666 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has Y223 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 SBD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y223 SBD 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 Y223 SBD find?
Y223 SBD passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in grease; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides hazy, and 3 more.

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