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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y281 WCEMOT history

Y281 WCE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

Y281 WCE blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,512 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 WCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 WCE was last recorded at 136,512 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,510 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,512 miles
  • 2025 – 129,716 miles
  • 2024 – 123,164 miles
  • 2023 – 117,270 miles
  • 2022 – 112,231 miles
  • 2021 – 105,545 miles
  • 2020 – 97,932 miles
  • 2019 – 91,135 miles
  • 2018 – 83,259 miles
  • 2017 – 76,118 miles
  • 2016 – 67,595 miles
  • 2015 – 59,257 miles
  • 2014 – 51,756 miles
  • 2013 – 43,171 miles
  • 2012 – 34,964 miles
  • 2011 – 26,523 miles
  • 2010 – 18,148 miles
  • 2009 – 9,456 miles
  • 2008 – 9,025 miles
  • 2007 – 8,278 miles
  • 2006 – 7,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,512 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside + Offside Inner Front Of Wheel Arch Corroded But Not ExcessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front But Rear Of Inner Wheel Arch/Floor Corroded But Not ExcessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside Rear Chassis Legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear forward most spring mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,512 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,512 miles
    Test number
    269959858603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside + Offside Inner Front Of Wheel Arch Corroded But Not Excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front But Rear Of Inner Wheel Arch/Floor Corroded But Not Excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside Rear Chassis Legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,510 miles (+6,794)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,510 miles
    Test number
    794578910525
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside + Offside Inner Front Of Wheel Arch Corroded But Not Excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front But Rear Of Inner Wheel Arch/Floor Corroded But Not Excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside Rear Chassis Legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,716 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,716 miles
    Test number
    642368134188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear forward most spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,714 miles (+6,550)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,714 miles
    Test number
    444152712750
    • DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nearside rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside + nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre(s) load index is inadequate for the maximum permitted axle weight offside + nearside rear (5.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear forward most spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,164 miles (+5,894)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    418292631927
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroding badly

  6. Pass117,270 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,270 miles
    Test number
    115583882511
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills + offside + nearside rear inner sills + outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,268 miles (+5,037)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    418376615823
    • MajorLeaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure offside + nearside rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills + offside + nearside rear inner sills + outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,231 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,231 miles
    Test number
    292556343740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,545 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    612487872546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,543 miles (+7,611)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    618260665813
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside + offside rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,932 miles (+6,797)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    972973689099
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside rear lower chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,135 miles (+7,876)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    907946226234
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,259 miles (+7,141)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    752455628172
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside beamset patterns becoming poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper spring brackets corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroding badly.

  14. Pass76,118 miles (+8,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    338788054400
    • AdvisoryNearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

  15. Pass67,595 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    272921658378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,257 miles (+7,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    297938245009
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in rear anti roll bar bushes.

  17. Pass51,756 miles (+8,585)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    196569944454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in front anti roll bar link bushes.
    • NotePlay in n/s/r lower shock absorber bush.
    • NotePlay in o/s/f bottom ball joint.

  18. Pass43,171 miles (+8,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    389805743096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

  19. Pass34,964 miles (+8,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    225578142026
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in n/s/f bottom ball joint becoming close to acceptable limits.

  20. Pass26,523 miles (+8,375)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    688156341064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt becoming slow to retract
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.
    • NotePlay in o/s bottom ball joint becoming close to acceptable limits.
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket deteriorating.

  21. Pass18,148 miles (+8,692)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    413758240044
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake close to full travel.
    • NotePlay in o/s bottom ball joint.

  22. Pass9,456 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,456 miles
    Test number
    614660959077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,025 miles
    Test number
    354805248021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail9,025 miles (+747)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,025 miles
    Test number
    682725248031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass8,278 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,278 miles
    Test number
    113316547010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,321 miles
    Test number
    414334976083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 WCE

Does Y281 WCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 WCE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 WCE?
The MOT on Y281 WCE is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 WCE done?
Y281 WCE was recorded at 136,512 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,430 miles a year.
Has Y281 WCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 WCE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 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 Y281 WCE find?
Y281 WCE passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear; nearside + offside inner front of wheel arch corroded but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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