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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y278 WCEMOT history

Y278 WCE is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

Y278 WCE green Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
97,922 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 WCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 WCE was last recorded at 97,922 miles on 16 May 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,899 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,922 miles
  • 2025 – 95,124 miles
  • 2024 – 81,567 miles
  • 2022 – 80,678 miles
  • 2021 – 80,533 miles
  • 2020 – 80,511 miles
  • 2019 – 80,076 miles
  • 2018 – 79,684 miles
  • 2017 – 79,451 miles
  • 2016 – 78,937 miles
  • 2015 – 78,549 miles
  • 2013 – 76,754 miles
  • 2012 – 76,065 miles
  • 2011 – 74,922 miles
  • 2010 – 73,995 miles
  • 2009 – 69,401 miles
  • 2008 – 62,894 miles
  • 2007 – 61,611 miles
  • 2006 – 50,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,922 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,922 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,922 miles
    Test number
    153486791541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,899 miles (+2,775)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    804481633108
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,124 miles (+13,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    203046307081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,567 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    112779343797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,678 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    424187614481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail80,673 miles (+140)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    848851732769
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass80,533 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    651285258413
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,524 miles (+13)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    737887150684
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousRear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    211845691856
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,511 miles (+435)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    703559974278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,076 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    318621773888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail80,063 miles (+379)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    979027553728
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass79,684 miles (+233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    542456284004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,451 miles (+514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    906370935332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,937 miles (+388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    496161285279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail78,549 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    426165515236
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass78,549 miles (+1,795)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,549 miles
    Test number
    969015515276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass76,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    557137953108
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail76,754 miles (+689)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,754 miles
    Test number
    509837753142
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass76,065 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    969592522117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,922 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,922 miles
    Test number
    585464821159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail74,910 miles (+915)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    826648411112
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass73,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    911972830134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,995 miles (+4,594)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    160812530178
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass69,401 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    691111969137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,894 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,894 miles
    Test number
    724706208365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,611 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    333166957465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,517 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    223375917003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,732 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    154947926016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,724 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    392325826084
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBumper insecure

Questions about Y278 WCE

Does Y278 WCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 WCE is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 WCE?
The MOT on Y278 WCE is valid until 15 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 WCE done?
Y278 WCE was recorded at 97,922 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has Y278 WCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 WCE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 WCE 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 WCE find?
Y278 WCE passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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