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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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

Y256 AOEMOT history

Y256 AOE is a white and red diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 343,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

Y256 AOE 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
343,483 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 AOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 AOE was last recorded at 343,483 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
341,546 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,937 miles
Average per year
8,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 343,483 miles
  • 2024 – 341,546 miles
  • 2023 – 336,347 miles
  • 2022 – 325,904 miles
  • 2020 – 325,714 miles
  • 2019 – 324,649 miles
  • 2018 – 324,148 miles
  • 2017 – 319,963 miles
  • 2016 – 311,149 miles
  • 2015 – 303,941 miles
  • 2014 – 297,654 miles
  • 2013 – 288,542 miles
  • 2012 – 278,389 miles
  • 2011 – 276,047 miles
  • 2010 – 260,440 miles
  • 2009 – 239,968 miles
  • 2008 – 217,831 miles
  • 2007 – 197,337 miles
  • 2006 – 173,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass343,483 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • No warning lights on dash time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front seat belt buckle damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass343,483 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    343,483 miles
    Test number
    417677766319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass341,546 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    341,546 miles
    Test number
    983380190993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass336,347 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    336,347 miles
    Test number
    606507967743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass325,904 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    325,904 miles
    Test number
    347088466493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass325,714 miles (+1,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    325,714 miles
    Test number
    541866726090
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryRepairs done for mot o/k

  6. Pass324,649 miles (+501)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    324,649 miles
    Test number
    647241339894
    • AdvisoryFront number plate need changing soon
    • AdvisoryN/s/f door corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r brake pads need changing soon
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryRear door corrosion starting

  7. Pass324,148 miles (+4,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    324,148 miles
    Test number
    709946224023
    • AdvisoryFront number need changing soon
    • AdvisoryNo lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage n/s/f

  8. Pass319,963 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    319,963 miles
    Test number
    614531257570
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front number plate need changing soon (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills slight corrosion starting

  9. Fail319,963 miles (+8,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,963 miles
    Test number
    132994090702
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front number plate need changing soon (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sills slight corrosion starting

  10. Pass311,149 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    311,149 miles
    Test number
    111963967764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail311,142 miles (+7,201)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,142 miles
    Test number
    145630322118
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of rear spring rear eye (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of rear spring rear eye (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass303,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    303,941 miles
    Test number
    258080725195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail303,941 miles (+6,287)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,941 miles
    Test number
    819804915148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass297,654 miles (+9,112)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    297,654 miles
    Test number
    726478144166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass288,542 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    288,542 miles
    Test number
    699203943142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre handbrake cable corroding but no wires broken

  16. Fail288,542 miles (+10,153)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,542 miles
    Test number
    357563443138
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre handbrake cable corroding but no wires broken

  17. Pass278,389 miles (+2,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    278,389 miles
    Test number
    916262662053
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes to hoses have recently been resurfaced and greased

  18. Pass276,047 miles (+13)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    276,047 miles
    Test number
    266587431468
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear and offside front brake discs corroded

  19. Fail276,034 miles (+15,594)11 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,034 miles
    Test number
    875916791072
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass260,440 miles (+20,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    260,440 miles
    Test number
    783144980006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  21. Pass239,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    239,968 miles
    Test number
    441123489066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail239,968 miles (+22,137)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,968 miles
    Test number
    414318479050
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail217,831 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,831 miles
    Test number
    630745588091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass217,831 miles (+20,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    217,831 miles
    Test number
    783865388024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass197,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    197,337 miles
    Test number
    694715777078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail197,337 miles (+24,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,337 miles
    Test number
    180054977027
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail173,139 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,139 miles
    Test number
    240542286009
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass173,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    173,139 miles
    Test number
    642152386085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y256 AOE

Does Y256 AOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 AOE is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y256 AOE?
The MOT on Y256 AOE is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 AOE done?
Y256 AOE was recorded at 343,483 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,638 miles a year.
Has Y256 AOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 AOE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y256 AOE 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 Y256 AOE find?
Y256 AOE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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