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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,686 cc

Y278 UGXMOT history

Y278 UGX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 38,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

Y278 UGX 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 8 May 2027
Mileage
38,051 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 UGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 UGX was last recorded at 38,051 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,378 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,051 miles
  • 2025 – 37,378 miles
  • 2024 – 37,060 miles
  • 2023 – 36,754 miles
  • 2022 – 36,464 miles
  • 2021 – 36,118 miles
  • 2019 – 35,485 miles
  • 2018 – 34,739 miles
  • 2017 – 34,087 miles
  • 2016 – 33,176 miles
  • 2015 – 32,134 miles
  • 2014 – 31,434 miles
  • 2013 – 30,692 miles
  • 2012 – 30,013 miles
  • 2011 – 28,908 miles
  • 2010 – 27,297 miles
  • 2009 – 25,177 miles
  • 2008 – 22,798 miles
  • 2007 – 20,751 miles
  • 2006 – 18,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,051 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both sides suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,051 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    383318877228
    • AdvisoryFront both sides suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass37,378 miles (+318)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    455331737396
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass37,060 miles (+306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,060 miles
    Test number
    402883148868
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass36,754 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    375249015693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    188227851057
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working.

  6. Fail36,464 miles (+346)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    889770865219
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension parts slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working.

  7. Pass36,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    152319141933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower front and rear suspension and steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both reverse lights nw

  8. Fail36,118 miles (+633)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    582364339418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower front and rear suspension and steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both reverse lights nw

  9. Pass35,485 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    618505669831
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on nearside of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to suspension and steering components.

  10. Fail35,485 miles (+746)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    296533129110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on nearside of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to suspension and steering components.

  11. Pass34,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    708828679456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail34,739 miles (+652)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    430460745744
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass34,087 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    260500861792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end very slight (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass33,176 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,176 miles
    Test number
    647275279960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail32,134 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    396030295070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass32,134 miles (+700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    939860295001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass31,434 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    185227104185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass30,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,692 miles
    Test number
    588303693090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail30,692 miles (+679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,692 miles
    Test number
    589463693012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass30,013 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    755251602197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,908 miles (+1,611)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    657158891095
    • NoteNearside front tyre valve bent out of natural position
    • NoteOffside front tyre and nearside front tyre slight ozone cracking on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyreouter sidewall severe ozone cracking

  22. Pass27,297 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    222595500101
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass25,177 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,177 miles
    Test number
    991766799096
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Fail25,151 miles (+2,353)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,151 miles
    Test number
    412564699082
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Pass22,798 miles (+2,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,798 miles
    Test number
    502065438131
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass20,751 miles (+2,611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    972062937160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

  27. Pass18,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    271888626176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 UGX

Does Y278 UGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 UGX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 UGX?
The MOT on Y278 UGX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 UGX done?
Y278 UGX was recorded at 38,051 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 998 miles a year.
Has Y278 UGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 UGX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 UGX 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 Y278 UGX find?
Y278 UGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front both sides suspension components corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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