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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White and Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y238 MBUMOT history

Y238 MBU is a white and orange diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 177,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

Y238 MBU white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
177,309 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 MBU was last recorded at 177,309 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,946 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,309 miles
  • 2021 – 176,946 miles
  • 2020 – 176,048 miles
  • 2019 – 175,947 miles
  • 2018 – 175,016 miles
  • 2016 – 173,254 miles
  • 2015 – 171,519 miles
  • 2014 – 169,691 miles
  • 2013 – 166,367 miles
  • 2012 – 166,314 miles
  • 2011 – 158,636 miles
  • 2010 – 144,127 miles
  • 2009 – 129,244 miles
  • 2008 – 114,296 miles
  • 2007 – 97,071 miles
  • 2006 – 80,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,309 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,309 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,309 miles
    Test number
    114327363114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,946 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,946 miles
    Test number
    948879142525
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail176,942 miles (+894)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,942 miles
    Test number
    214217193815
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass176,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,048 miles
    Test number
    351774632901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,046 miles (+99)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,046 miles
    Test number
    218640597345
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing d bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass175,947 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,947 miles
    Test number
    721262947378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail175,897 miles (+881)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,897 miles
    Test number
    669759569574
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure old tail lift wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass175,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    175,016 miles
    Test number
    512827630936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail175,010 miles (+1,756)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,010 miles
    Test number
    721533148266
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass173,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    173,254 miles
    Test number
    497381194071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  11. Fail173,254 miles (+1,735)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,254 miles
    Test number
    869353967606
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  12. Pass171,519 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,519 miles
    Test number
    957908385129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail171,514 miles (+1,823)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,514 miles
    Test number
    255336275149
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass169,691 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    169,691 miles
    Test number
    445345074176
    • NoteFront tyres wearing
    • NoteWindscreen cracked

  15. Fail169,691 miles (+3,324)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,691 miles
    Test number
    925374264132
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteWindscreen cracked in zone B but not adversely affecting drivers view

  16. Pass166,367 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    166,367 miles
    Test number
    757436153106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass166,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    166,314 miles
    Test number
    286609372083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail166,314 miles (+7,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,314 miles
    Test number
    187329372008
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  19. Pass158,636 miles (+291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    158,636 miles
    Test number
    735563741001
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f door inside handle sticking

  20. Fail158,345 miles (+14,218)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,345 miles
    Test number
    356146631009
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f door inside handle sticking

  21. Pass144,127 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    282005030091
    • NoteN/side and o/side lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Fail144,127 miles (+14,883)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    194594630047
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/side and o/side lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass129,244 miles (+14,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    129,244 miles
    Test number
    273955149054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail114,296 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    144427248011
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass114,296 miles (+17,225)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    733317548036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,071 miles (+16,720)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    97,071 miles
    Test number
    890335657002
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slight wear

  27. Pass80,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,351 miles
    Test number
    832529446087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,518 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    804529346054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,133 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    302472446084
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about Y238 MBU

Does Y238 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 MBU expired on 24 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 MBU?
The MOT on Y238 MBU expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 MBU done?
Y238 MBU was recorded at 177,309 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has Y238 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 MBU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 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 Y238 MBU find?
Y238 MBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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