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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y234 GBOMOT history

Y234 GBO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

Y234 GBO white 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 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
208,544 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 GBO
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
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 GBO was last recorded at 208,544 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,169 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
4,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,544 miles
  • 2021 – 208,169 miles
  • 2020 – 207,574 miles
  • 2017 – 207,485 miles
  • 2016 – 207,462 miles
  • 2015 – 203,157 miles
  • 2013 – 195,269 miles
  • 2012 – 185,563 miles
  • 2011 – 176,599 miles
  • 2010 – 166,561 miles
  • 2009 – 158,038 miles
  • 2008 – 148,978 miles
  • 2007 – 139,486 miles
  • 2006 – 130,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,544 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis light corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,544 miles (+375)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    208,544 miles
    Test number
    214479691430
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass208,169 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    208,169 miles
    Test number
    219092935912
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail208,169 miles (+595)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,169 miles
    Test number
    533358952571
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn side to side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass207,574 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    207,574 miles
    Test number
    723634400089
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion

  5. Fail207,544 miles (+59)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,544 miles
    Test number
    770142841703
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion

  6. Pass207,485 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    207,485 miles
    Test number
    578406341404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  7. Fail207,478 miles (+16)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,478 miles
    Test number
    850696530839
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking after flexy (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  8. Fail207,462 miles (+4,305)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,462 miles
    Test number
    269195183639
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outter sills holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass203,157 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    203,157 miles
    Test number
    274088115822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail203,056 miles (+7,787)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,056 miles
    Test number
    370669606207
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass195,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    195,269 miles
    Test number
    228154953416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail195,269 miles (+9,706)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,269 miles
    Test number
    999374753112
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass185,563 miles (+8,964)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    185,563 miles
    Test number
    605258252115
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSloght play in steering rack...spare wheel missing

  14. Pass176,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    176,599 miles
    Test number
    165654351118
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail176,599 miles (+10,038)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,599 miles
    Test number
    895614451124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass166,561 miles (+8,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    166,561 miles
    Test number
    940193550167
    • 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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass158,038 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    920608149162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass148,978 miles (+9,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    191702348162
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass139,486 miles (+8,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    139,486 miles
    Test number
    930341557197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass130,685 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    941263126136
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear end exhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering rack

  21. Pass130,685 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    282873126407
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear end exhaust corroding
    • NoteSlight play n/s steering rack

Questions about Y234 GBO

Does Y234 GBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 GBO expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 GBO?
The MOT on Y234 GBO expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 GBO done?
Y234 GBO was recorded at 208,544 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 4,819 miles a year.
Has Y234 GBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 GBO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y234 GBO 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 Y234 GBO find?
Y234 GBO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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