
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y237 AKVMOT history
Y237 AKV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 116,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 116,253 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y237 AKV
- 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 10 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y237 AKV was last recorded at 116,253 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 3,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Feb 2021: 106,856 miles, lower than 147,939 miles on 13 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,198 miles · 20 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,055 miles
- Average per year
- 4,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,253 miles
- 2023 – 113,198 miles
- 2022 – 110,337 miles
- 2021 – 106,856 miles
- 2020 – 147,939 miles
- 2019 – 99,220 miles
- 2018 – 95,057 miles
- 2017 – 90,532 miles
- 2016 – 86,588 miles
- 2015 – 82,006 miles
- 2014 – 77,520 miles
- 2013 – 73,258 miles
- 2012 – 68,046 miles
- 2011 – 62,998 miles
- 2010 – 58,804 miles
- 2009 – 54,273 miles
- 2008 – 49,531 miles
- 2007 – 44,202 miles
- 2006 – 38,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive injectosers area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive versiors chassiss and sill areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
34 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,253 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 116,253 miles
- Test number
- 253352248736
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail116,253 miles (+3,055)1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,253 miles
- Test number
- 815203484425
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass113,198 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,198 miles
- Test number
- 948946222424
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive injectosers area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive versiors chassiss and sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,183 miles (+24)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,183 miles
- Test number
- 743411395647
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shocker fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel at spair wheel fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive injectosers area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive versiors chassiss and sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail113,159 miles (+2,822)4 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,159 miles
- Test number
- 628203286328
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass110,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,337 miles
- Test number
- 409548469548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,337 miles (+3,481)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,337 miles
- Test number
- 391902729808
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass106,856 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 106,856 miles
- Test number
- 902616017217
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail106,856 miles (-41,083)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,856 miles
- Test number
- 342233994669
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass147,939 miles (+44,431)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 147,939 miles
- Test number
- 518821684760
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail103,508 miles (+4,288)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,508 miles
- Test number
- 628035819196
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,220 miles (+4,163)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,220 miles
- Test number
- 397297369306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,057 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,057 miles
- Test number
- 623750824306
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail95,057 miles (+4,525)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,057 miles
- Test number
- 507613814667
- FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass90,532 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 90,532 miles
- Test number
- 738340921582
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail90,532 miles (+3,944)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,532 miles
- Test number
- 480374095185
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass86,588 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 86,588 miles
- Test number
- 682431083227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail86,588 miles (+4,582)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,588 miles
- Test number
- 350057429607
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass82,006 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,006 miles
- Test number
- 258001535023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,003 miles (+4,483)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,003 miles
- Test number
- 636409825072
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Pass77,520 miles (+4,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 77,520 miles
- Test number
- 737634924032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,258 miles
- Test number
- 239468533029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,258 miles (+5,212)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,258 miles
- Test number
- 306208233089
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,046 miles (+5,048)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,046 miles
- Test number
- 145833632403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,998 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,998 miles
- Test number
- 598335131086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,998 miles (+4,194)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,998 miles
- Test number
- 289085731034
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,804 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 58,804 miles
- Test number
- 261929130081
- NoteN/S Lower Ball Joint Rubber Boot Damaged And Partially Missing.
Fail58,791 miles (+4,518)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,791 miles
- Test number
- 873146330034
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass54,273 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,273 miles
- Test number
- 150466929439
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail54,261 miles (+4,730)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,261 miles
- Test number
- 971153929095
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass49,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 144005918484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,531 miles (+5,329)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 861585818051
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass44,202 miles (+5,234)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 44,202 miles
- Test number
- 553647517096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 38,968 miles
- Test number
- 491019336088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y237 AKV
- Does Y237 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y237 AKV expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y237 AKV?
- The MOT on Y237 AKV expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y237 AKV done?
- Y237 AKV was recorded at 116,253 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
- Has Y237 AKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y237 AKV has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y237 AKV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y237 AKV find?
- Y237 AKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal; central rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 10 more.
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