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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y234 SBDMOT history

Y234 SBD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2019 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2022.

Y234 SBD white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2019
Mileage
186,974 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 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 27 Feb 2019
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y234 SBD was last recorded at 186,974 miles on 18 Mar 2022, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,640 miles · 28 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,974 miles
  • 2018 – 186,640 miles
  • 2017 – 180,062 miles
  • 2016 – 172,660 miles
  • 2015 – 163,984 miles
  • 2014 – 158,817 miles
  • 2013 – 152,095 miles
  • 2012 – 147,691 miles
  • 2011 – 143,599 miles
  • 2010 – 138,730 miles
  • 2009 – 134,846 miles
  • 2008 – 130,764 miles
  • 2007 – 125,849 miles
  • 2006 – 120,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,974 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp insecure, not likely to become detached. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,974 miles (+334)7 major1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,974 miles
    Test number
    422756676384
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp insecure, not likely to become detached. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill and wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass186,640 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    186,640 miles
    Test number
    284021191105
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  3. Fail186,638 miles (+6,576)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,638 miles
    Test number
    103353582114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass180,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    180,062 miles
    Test number
    806461289518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp slight damaged

  5. Fail180,061 miles (+7,401)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,061 miles
    Test number
    739205005254
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened From lever inside vehicle to quadrant under vehicle (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp slight damaged

  6. Pass172,660 miles (+8,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    172,660 miles
    Test number
    313633148316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass163,984 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    163,984 miles
    Test number
    787734655004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrakes have slight judder

  8. Fail163,975 miles (+5,158)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,975 miles
    Test number
    336914555069
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass158,817 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    888875154006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S/R brake backplate corroded away

  10. Fail158,816 miles (+6,721)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    189355454451
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S/R brake backplate corroded away

  11. Pass152,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    152,095 miles
    Test number
    787371753039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail152,095 miles (+4,404)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,095 miles
    Test number
    475311653067
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass147,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    559362952055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,691 miles (+4,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    286951552005
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail143,599 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,599 miles
    Test number
    108214251064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass143,599 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    143,599 miles
    Test number
    447734851085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    191828440429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail138,730 miles (+3,884)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,730 miles
    Test number
    470858540018
    • Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass134,846 miles (+4,082)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    134,846 miles
    Test number
    190987559023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc dirt gaurd is hole/deteriorated may soon need replacment

  20. Pass130,764 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    130,764 miles
    Test number
    954046258007
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass125,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    443242357033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,849 miles (+5,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    872841357001
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass120,091 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    252582556008
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing

  24. Fail120,091 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    592381256034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Questions about Y234 SBD

Does Y234 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 SBD expired on 27 Feb 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 SBD?
The MOT on Y234 SBD expired on 27 Feb 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 SBD done?
Y234 SBD was recorded at 186,974 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2022, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has Y234 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 SBD has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y234 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 Y234 SBD find?
Y234 SBD failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury; nearside rear position lamp showing white light to the rear, and 17 more.

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