
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y262 ARLMOT history
Y262 ARL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 216,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2022
- Mileage
- 216,879 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,733 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y262 ARL
- 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
- 6 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y262 ARL was last recorded at 216,879 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 5,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 211,169 miles · 4 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,710 miles
- Average per year
- 10,733 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 216,879 miles
- 2021 – 211,169 miles
- 2020 – 210,769 miles
- 2019 – 209,881 miles
- 2018 – 209,225 miles
- 2017 – 195,963 miles
- 2016 – 182,962 miles
- 2015 – 170,283 miles
- 2014 – 151,089 miles
- 2013 – 137,113 miles
- 2012 – 124,004 miles
- 2011 – 109,959 miles
- 2010 – 93,990 miles
- 2009 – 79,894 miles
- 2008 – 65,220 miles
- 2007 – 51,641 miles
- 2006 – 40,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (behind bumper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (behind bumper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs and plates covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front stone chip to screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail216,879 miles (+5,710)1 dangerous10 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,879 miles
- Test number
- 109534954246
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (behind bumper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (behind bumper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs and plates covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass211,169 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 211,169 miles
- Test number
- 236871729636
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail211,150 miles (+381)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,150 miles
- Test number
- 317985770557
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep to sil by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep to sil by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail210,769 miles (+888)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,769 miles
- Test number
- 193919891262
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass209,881 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 209,881 miles
- Test number
- 648305900979
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip to screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail209,872 miles (+647)12 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,872 miles
- Test number
- 374148980648
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front stone chip to screen
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass209,225 miles (+13,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 209,225 miles
- Test number
- 998830243624
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass195,963 miles (+13,001)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 195,963 miles
- Test number
- 936561763048
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of centre box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill holed, outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass182,962 miles (+12,679)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 182,962 miles
- Test number
- 808499484817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,283 miles (+19,194)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 170,283 miles
- Test number
- 846575835144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass151,089 miles (+13,976)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 151,089 miles
- Test number
- 296853804098
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,113 miles (+13,109)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 137,113 miles
- Test number
- 775003503093
- NoteN\s front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to inner core
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass124,004 miles (+14,045)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 124,004 miles
- Test number
- 249064702053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,959 miles (+15,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,959 miles
- Test number
- 526796501092
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass93,990 miles (+14,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 93,990 miles
- Test number
- 442516200013
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass79,894 miles (+14,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 79,894 miles
- Test number
- 924568609034
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass65,220 miles (+13,579)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 65,220 miles
- Test number
- 751421618003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,641 miles (+10,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 51,641 miles
- Test number
- 521242517063
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail40,712 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,712 miles
- Test number
- 174553716032
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- NoteCorrosion to front discs
Pass40,712 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 40,712 miles
- Test number
- 743503416009
- NoteCorrosion to front discs
Questions about Y262 ARL
- Does Y262 ARL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y262 ARL expired on 3 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y262 ARL?
- The MOT on Y262 ARL expired on 3 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y262 ARL done?
- Y262 ARL was recorded at 216,879 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 10,733 miles a year.
- Has Y262 ARL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y262 ARL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y262 ARL 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 Y262 ARL find?
- Y262 ARL failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; headlamp levelling device inoperative, and 23 more.
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