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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,700 cc

Y248 HGUMOT history

Y248 HGU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 40,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y248 HGU white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,122 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 HGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 HGU was last recorded at 40,122 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,074 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,122 miles
  • 2024 – 39,074 miles
  • 2023 – 38,387 miles
  • 2022 – 38,308 miles
  • 2021 – 38,051 miles
  • 2020 – 37,384 miles
  • 2019 – 37,081 miles
  • 2018 – 36,514 miles
  • 2017 – 36,140 miles
  • 2016 – 35,514 miles
  • 2015 – 35,150 miles
  • 2014 – 34,352 miles
  • 2013 – 33,386 miles
  • 2012 – 32,885 miles
  • 2011 – 31,694 miles
  • 2010 – 30,748 miles
  • 2009 – 29,094 miles
  • 2008 – 28,775 miles
  • 2007 – 28,198 miles
  • 2006 – 26,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • COROSSION N/S/F LOWER WINDSCREEN APPERTURE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,122 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    703602725893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,074 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    131301061235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,387 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    890526164773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass38,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    230667117373
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail38,308 miles (+257)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    606051380443
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass38,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    694328222075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,051 miles (+667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    320713588566
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  8. Pass37,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,384 miles
    Test number
    550388721184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail37,384 miles (+303)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,384 miles
    Test number
    255833822686
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass37,081 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    665815606551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,514 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    587809171062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    821293947964
    • AdvisoryCOROSSION N/S/F LOWER WINDSCREEN APPERTURE

  13. Fail36,140 miles (+626)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    970159569331
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCOROSSION N/S/F LOWER WINDSCREEN APPERTURE

  14. Pass35,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    540692619679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,514 miles (+364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    807227128788
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass35,150 miles (+798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,150 miles
    Test number
    245446415281
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  17. Pass34,352 miles (+966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    818237124266
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  18. Pass33,386 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    539721823279
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  19. Fail33,386 miles (+501)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    895941323279
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  20. Pass32,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    336393032202
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  21. Fail32,885 miles (+1,191)1 dangerous10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    947119622234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO s front tyre perished

  22. Pass31,694 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    168925431238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,748 miles (+1,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,748 miles
    Test number
    664475930275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  24. Pass29,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    794436739220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN s front tyre perished

  25. Fail29,094 miles (+319)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    903936139216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN s front tyre perished

  26. Fail28,775 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,775 miles
    Test number
    201862528217
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass28,775 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,775 miles
    Test number
    963702328259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass28,198 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    313592537413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass26,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,362 miles
    Test number
    712023726295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 HGU

Does Y248 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 HGU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y248 HGU?
The MOT on Y248 HGU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 HGU done?
Y248 HGU was recorded at 40,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 714 miles a year.
Has Y248 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 HGU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y248 HGU 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 Y248 HGU find?
Y248 HGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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