
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y228 SBDMOT history
Y228 SBD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 158,330 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 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 8 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 SBD was last recorded at 158,330 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 158,321 miles · 25 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 158,330 miles
- 2022 – 156,678 miles
- 2021 – 155,919 miles
- 2020 – 153,302 miles
- 2019 – 152,384 miles
- 2018 – 150,766 miles
- 2017 – 149,156 miles
- 2016 – 147,340 miles
- 2015 – 143,576 miles
- 2014 – 139,263 miles
- 2013 – 136,663 miles
- 2012 – 132,137 miles
- 2011 – 128,105 miles
- 2010 – 123,078 miles
- 2009 – 118,090 miles
- 2008 – 114,847 miles
- 2006 – 91,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRust tp o/s /f n/s/f arches o/s and n/s lower sills and bulk headRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,330 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,330 miles
- Test number
- 418594279210
- AdvisoryRust tp o/s /f n/s/f arches o/s and n/s lower sills and bulk head
Fail158,321 miles (+1,643)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,321 miles
- Test number
- 446758774307
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRust tp o/s /f n/s/f arches o/s and n/s lower sills and bulk head
Pass156,678 miles (+759)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 156,678 miles
- Test number
- 621391631651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,919 miles (+124)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 155,919 miles
- Test number
- 990746828865
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch + bulk head viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront + rear number plates in poor condishion
Fail155,795 miles (+2,493)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,795 miles
- Test number
- 477887228911
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch + bulk head viewed from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront + rear number plates in poor condishion
Pass153,302 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 153,302 miles
- Test number
- 568623531496
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail153,302 miles (+918)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,302 miles
- Test number
- 765109241436
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteroated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,384 miles (+1,618)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,384 miles
- Test number
- 776521718536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,766 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,766 miles
- Test number
- 241244924790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,156 miles (+1,816)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,156 miles
- Test number
- 975032068181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,340 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,340 miles
- Test number
- 709179114728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,313 miles (+3,737)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,313 miles
- Test number
- 187189995683
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass143,576 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 143,576 miles
- Test number
- 889051125184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass139,263 miles (+2,600)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 139,263 miles
- Test number
- 789654314182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
Pass136,663 miles (+4,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 136,663 miles
- Test number
- 486552923183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass132,137 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 132,137 miles
- Test number
- 538819862035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 128,105 miles
- Test number
- 177660091061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,105 miles (+5,027)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,105 miles
- Test number
- 516680691068
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass123,078 miles (+4,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 123,078 miles
- Test number
- 844058130179
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass118,090 miles (+3,243)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 118,090 miles
- Test number
- 624601719158
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,847 miles3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,847 miles
- Test number
- 112840738129
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,847 miles (+23,114)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 114,847 miles
- Test number
- 692890638168
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 91,733 miles
- Test number
- 882936856159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y228 SBD
- Does Y228 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 SBD expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 SBD?
- The MOT on Y228 SBD expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 SBD done?
- Y228 SBD was recorded at 158,330 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
- Has Y228 SBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 SBD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y228 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 Y228 SBD find?
- Y228 SBD passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: rust tp o/s /f n/s/f arches o/s and n/s lower sills and bulk head.
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