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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y236 MBUMOT history

Y236 MBU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 220,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

Y236 MBU 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 Mar 2023
Mileage
220,678 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 MBU
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 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 MBU was last recorded at 220,678 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,677 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,678 miles
  • 2021 – 217,833 miles
  • 2019 – 203,748 miles
  • 2018 – 195,092 miles
  • 2017 – 184,994 miles
  • 2016 – 169,899 miles
  • 2015 – 159,080 miles
  • 2013 – 146,831 miles
  • 2012 – 140,744 miles
  • 2011 – 134,353 miles
  • 2010 – 128,110 miles
  • 2009 – 121,106 miles
  • 2008 – 113,805 miles
  • 2007 – 106,499 miles
  • 2006 – 100,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the legal requirement

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,678 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    220,678 miles
    Test number
    666061703098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the legal requirement

  2. Fail220,677 miles (+2,844)10 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,677 miles
    Test number
    669895880548
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass217,833 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    217,833 miles
    Test number
    736597514588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail217,833 miles (+74)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,833 miles
    Test number
    787638506509
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass217,759 miles (+14,011)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    217,759 miles
    Test number
    726476771975
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn and corroded pads appear ok
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar d bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded pads appear ok
    • AdvisorySteering rack heavily misted in oil

  6. Pass203,748 miles (+8,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,748 miles
    Test number
    759229427890
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear top shocker bushes split and worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn pads appear ok
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel and parking brake effort only just met strong advise
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering and play in both steering rack ends

  7. Pass195,092 miles (+10,098)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,092 miles
    Test number
    835127894645
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear shocker bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated and leaking
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySteering rack misting oil

  8. Pass184,994 miles (+15,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    184,994 miles
    Test number
    479126822869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,899 miles
    Test number
    766049685999
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface rust
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail169,899 miles (+10,819)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,899 miles
    Test number
    971678890634
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface rust
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass159,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,080 miles
    Test number
    876848145074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail159,079 miles (+12,248)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,079 miles
    Test number
    589577345009
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody bolts to chassis loose

  13. Pass146,831 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,831 miles
    Test number
    768930193156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,744 miles (+6,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,744 miles
    Test number
    548220182105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass134,353 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,353 miles
    Test number
    627145381102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,110 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,110 miles
    Test number
    413597080188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,106 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    381844689100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    893702898163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,805 miles (+7,306)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    431162698154
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront handbrake cable corroded. diesel pipe bracket not secured to gearbox housing

  20. Pass106,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    293504767188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,499 miles (+5,597)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    454904667153
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass100,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,902 miles
    Test number
    433854296183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,902 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,902 miles
    Test number
    201363796436
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth cab top side marker lights inop

Questions about Y236 MBU

Does Y236 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 MBU expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 MBU?
The MOT on Y236 MBU expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 MBU done?
Y236 MBU was recorded at 220,678 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 7,620 miles a year.
Has Y236 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 MBU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y236 MBU 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 Y236 MBU find?
Y236 MBU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 3 more.

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