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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y257 VVVMOT history

Y257 VVV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 187,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

Y257 VVV white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
187,106 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 VVV
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
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 VVV was last recorded at 187,106 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 1,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2011: 137,037 miles, lower than 150,007 miles on 9 Apr 2010.
  • 19 May 2015: 174,139 miles, lower than 175,531 miles on 20 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,339 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,767 miles
Average per year
4,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,106 miles
  • 2023 – 185,339 miles
  • 2022 – 183,487 miles
  • 2021 – 182,211 miles
  • 2020 – 180,786 miles
  • 2019 – 178,611 miles
  • 2018 – 177,676 miles
  • 2017 – 176,064 miles
  • 2016 – 175,171 miles
  • 2015 – 174,140 miles
  • 2014 – 175,531 miles
  • 2013 – 167,891 miles
  • 2012 – 163,525 miles
  • 2011 – 137,137 miles
  • 2010 – 150,007 miles
  • 2009 – 142,372 miles
  • 2007 – 123,839 miles
  • 2006 – 112,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,106 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to Brake, Steering and Suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,106 miles (+1,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    187,106 miles
    Test number
    519753819860
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to Brake, Steering and Suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,339 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    185,339 miles
    Test number
    829141900503
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail185,310 miles (+1,823)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,310 miles
    Test number
    837786914322
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass183,487 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,487 miles
    Test number
    929450336205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,377 miles (+1,166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    605509637414
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass182,211 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    182,211 miles
    Test number
    950152605207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,786 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,786 miles
    Test number
    775968819187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,766 miles (+2,155)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,766 miles
    Test number
    242257711399
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass178,611 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,611 miles
    Test number
    787189493879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass177,676 miles (+1,612)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    177,676 miles
    Test number
    704052096191
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass176,064 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,064 miles
    Test number
    894982870120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    874251200669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail175,171 miles (+1,031)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    553166534653
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

  14. Pass174,140 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,140 miles
    Test number
    878863155135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail174,139 miles (-1,392)2 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,139 miles
    Test number
    148169835153
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass175,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    175,531 miles
    Test number
    235591074145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail175,531 miles (+7,640)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,531 miles
    Test number
    979654464198
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass167,891 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    167,891 miles
    Test number
    595692723174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass163,525 miles (+6)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    163,525 miles
    Test number
    316144822104
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake fluid appears dark
    • NoteFog lamp not working on towbar electrics (soon to be a fail item)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance
    • NoteSills slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner tie rod
    • NoteSlight play in steering column universal joint

  20. Fail163,519 miles (+26,382)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,519 miles
    Test number
    918827312180
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake fluid appears dark
    • NoteFog lamp not working on towbar electrics (soon to be a fail item)
    • NoteRear brake imbalance
    • NoteSills slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner tie rod
    • NoteSlight play in steering column universal joint

  21. Pass137,137 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    895937591042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,037 miles (-12,970)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    156801691432
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (o/s track control arm)

  23. Fail150,007 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,007 miles
    Test number
    690929390018
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass150,007 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    150,007 miles
    Test number
    983119590085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass142,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    334085969087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail142,372 miles (+18,533)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,372 miles
    Test number
    502225369026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass123,839 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    123,839 miles
    Test number
    880584487235
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail123,787 miles (+11,315)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,787 miles
    Test number
    530021987212
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass112,472 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    913266456271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail112,449 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    450019116250
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y257 VVV

Does Y257 VVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 VVV expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 VVV?
The MOT on Y257 VVV expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 VVV done?
Y257 VVV was recorded at 187,106 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 4,113 miles a year.
Has Y257 VVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 VVV has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 VVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y257 VVV find?
Y257 VVV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: general corrosion to brake, steering and suspension components; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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