
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y281 TRPMOT history
Y281 TRP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 175,555 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 TRP
- 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
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 TRP was last recorded at 175,555 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 174,714 miles · 19 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 841 miles
- Average per year
- 5,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,555 miles
- 2021 – 174,714 miles
- 2020 – 168,721 miles
- 2019 – 158,944 miles
- 2018 – 142,465 miles
- 2017 – 137,918 miles
- 2016 – 132,719 miles
- 2014 – 106,507 miles
- 2013 – 100,783 miles
- 2012 – 98,158 miles
- 2011 – 94,951 miles
- 2010 – 90,842 miles
- 2009 – 87,624 miles
- 2008 – 84,059 miles
- 2007 – 80,741 miles
- 2006 – 76,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sills painted black + underbody + inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area
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.
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier & tray corroded
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DANGEROUS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Lamp slight damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,555 miles (+841)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 175,555 miles
- Test number
- 988151881647
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth sills painted black + underbody + inner sills corroded but not within prescribed area
Pass174,714 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 174,714 miles
- Test number
- 615638529304
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisorySills covered in black paint
Fail174,714 miles (+5,993)3 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,714 miles
- Test number
- 601680938414
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisorySills covered in black paint
Pass168,721 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 168,721 miles
- Test number
- 669162683986
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier & tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail168,721 miles (+9,777)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,721 miles
- Test number
- 747863209015
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier & tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass158,944 miles (+232)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 158,944 miles
- Test number
- 442583213794
- DangerousNearside Rear door damaged and splitting but still secures
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose at top
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged cracked
- AdvisoryOffside head light very poor light out put
Fail158,712 miles (+16,247)1 dangerous22 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,712 miles
- Test number
- 841847561455
- DangerousNearside Rear door damaged and splitting but still secures
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror cover damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper loose at top
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light damaged cracked
- AdvisoryOffside head light very poor light out put
Pass142,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 142,465 miles
- Test number
- 683114233113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,465 miles (+4,547)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,465 miles
- Test number
- 968637282878
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass137,918 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,918 miles
- Test number
- 863091418833
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,719 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 132,719 miles
- Test number
- 597328432793
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail132,695 miles (+26,188)17 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,695 miles
- Test number
- 868538865641
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working marker light (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing Rear seat belt buckles missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tread cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBonnet slightly corroded
Pass106,507 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 106,507 miles
- Test number
- 806444784210
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside wing mirror loose
Fail106,506 miles (+2,963)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,506 miles
- Test number
- 435104984224
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside wing mirror loose
Pass103,543 miles (+2,760)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,543 miles
- Test number
- 747153184040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,783 miles (+2,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 100,783 miles
- Test number
- 156872673472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass98,158 miles (+3,207)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 98,158 miles
- Test number
- 797726772048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,951 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,951 miles
- Test number
- 495760961083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,842 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 90,842 miles
- Test number
- 262100970021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,624 miles (+3,565)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 87,624 miles
- Test number
- 253061579022
- NoteSlight play detected at steering rack both sides
Pass84,059 miles (+3,318)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 84,059 miles
- Test number
- 524127288027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,741 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 80,741 miles
- Test number
- 802014467095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,730 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 76,730 miles
- Test number
- 121099066046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,719 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,719 miles
- Test number
- 630757966025
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about Y281 TRP
- Does Y281 TRP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y281 TRP expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 TRP?
- The MOT on Y281 TRP expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y281 TRP done?
- Y281 TRP was recorded at 175,555 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
- Has Y281 TRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 TRP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y281 TRP 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 Y281 TRP find?
- Y281 TRP passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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