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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y287 UNSMOT history

Y287 UNS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

Y287 UNS white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
169,241 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 UNS
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 UNS was last recorded at 169,241 miles on 24 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2011: 32,998 miles, lower than 242,960 miles on 19 Aug 2008.
  • 24 Nov 2021: 169,241 miles, lower than 172,451 miles on 9 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,451 miles · 9 Oct 2020

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 169,241 miles
  • 2020 – 172,451 miles
  • 2017 – 161,523 miles
  • 2016 – 145,313 miles
  • 2015 – 137,239 miles
  • 2014 – 135,846 miles
  • 2013 – 135,789 miles
  • 2011 – 32,998 miles
  • 2008 – 242,960 miles
  • 2007 – 216,941 miles
  • 2006 – 194,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,241 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Advise body corrsion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,241 miles (-3,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,241 miles
    Test number
    261295523670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,451 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,451 miles
    Test number
    859747940269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,064 miles (+7,541)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,064 miles
    Test number
    297232460566
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged pipe running down back of rack leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury battery tray holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,523 miles
    Test number
    507163631006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise body corrsion

  5. Fail161,523 miles (+16,210)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,523 miles
    Test number
    510203666487
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play universal joint (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise body corrsion

  6. Pass145,313 miles (+1,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,313 miles
    Test number
    300959076449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail144,163 miles (+6,924)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,163 miles
    Test number
    282051604695
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both outer sills corroded,but outwith prescribed areas

  8. Pass137,239 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,239 miles
    Test number
    366953365026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,846 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,846 miles
    Test number
    606706354168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,789 miles (+102,791)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,789 miles
    Test number
    288586183160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,998 miles (-209,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,998 miles
    Test number
    109297041489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass242,960 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    242,960 miles
    Test number
    950742238293
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail242,960 miles (+26,019)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,960 miles
    Test number
    333752538218
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass216,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    216,941 miles
    Test number
    630238267043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail216,941 miles (+22,081)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,941 miles
    Test number
    254446667035
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass194,860 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    194,860 miles
    Test number
    722154076042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail194,189 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,189 miles
    Test number
    650598266047
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y287 UNS

Does Y287 UNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 UNS expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 UNS?
The MOT on Y287 UNS expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 UNS done?
Y287 UNS was recorded at 169,241 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
Has Y287 UNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 UNS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y287 UNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y287 UNS find?
Y287 UNS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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