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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y288 WCEMOT history

Y288 WCE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

Y288 WCE blue 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 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,879 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 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 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 WCE was last recorded at 157,879 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,383 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,496 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,879 miles
  • 2025 – 155,383 miles
  • 2024 – 153,233 miles
  • 2023 – 153,219 miles
  • 2022 – 148,444 miles
  • 2021 – 145,135 miles
  • 2020 – 142,817 miles
  • 2019 – 140,149 miles
  • 2018 – 136,701 miles
  • 2017 – 130,655 miles
  • 2016 – 122,973 miles
  • 2015 – 114,984 miles
  • 2014 – 109,548 miles
  • 2013 – 106,018 miles
  • 2012 – 101,234 miles
  • 2011 – 99,915 miles
  • 2010 – 98,754 miles
  • 2009 – 96,187 miles
  • 2008 – 84,043 miles
  • 2007 – 70,165 miles
  • 2006 – 58,181 miles
  • 2005 – 46,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,879 miles (+2,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,879 miles
    Test number
    263023102748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,383 miles (+2,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,383 miles
    Test number
    406651782687
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass153,233 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,233 miles
    Test number
    869852604501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,219 miles (+4,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,219 miles
    Test number
    979670052890
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass148,444 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,444 miles
    Test number
    311914480218
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective but still secure by the other one (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail148,444 miles (+3,309)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,444 miles
    Test number
    127592191867
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective but still secure by the other one (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,135 miles (+2,318)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    677239681841
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass142,817 miles (+2,668)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,817 miles
    Test number
    967008659446
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,149 miles
    Test number
    461775312730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,149 miles (+3,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,149 miles
    Test number
    667855863541
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,701 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    940206937040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box, general in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail136,701 miles (+6,046)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,701 miles
    Test number
    434514606539
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box, general in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to 3mm limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,655 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,655 miles
    Test number
    171255025558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,973 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,973 miles
    Test number
    111584977083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass114,984 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    207721752612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,548 miles (+3,530)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    279235714309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOuter sills and rear wheel arches corroded

  17. Pass106,018 miles (+4,784)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    407289323138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside outer sill and rear wheel arch corroded
    • NoteNearside outer sill slight damage

  18. Pass101,234 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    805179882013
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail101,233 miles (+1,318)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    638026782035
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass99,915 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,915 miles
    Test number
    578269121122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  21. Fail99,904 miles (+1,150)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    227049921134
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass98,754 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    131026200197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,735 miles (+2,548)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,735 miles
    Test number
    221509790072
    • FailureBrake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass96,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    613768529155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,811 miles (+11,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    914628629197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  26. Pass84,043 miles (+13,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,043 miles
    Test number
    434957918136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,165 miles (+11,984)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    720414027142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,181 miles (+11,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    130958406200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    283290995285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 WCE

Does Y288 WCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 WCE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 WCE?
The MOT on Y288 WCE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 WCE done?
Y288 WCE was recorded at 157,879 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has Y288 WCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 WCE has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y288 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 Y288 WCE find?
Y288 WCE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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