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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y291 AOEMOT history

Y291 AOE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 220,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

Y291 AOE blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
220,696 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 AOE
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
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y291 AOE was last recorded at 220,696 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 9,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,250 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,446 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,696 miles
  • 2024 – 211,250 miles
  • 2023 – 206,773 miles
  • 2022 – 199,749 miles
  • 2021 – 191,785 miles
  • 2020 – 188,451 miles
  • 2019 – 183,911 miles
  • 2018 – 176,985 miles
  • 2017 – 167,088 miles
  • 2016 – 160,305 miles
  • 2015 – 151,821 miles
  • 2014 – 144,063 miles
  • 2013 – 135,130 miles
  • 2012 – 127,085 miles
  • 2011 – 109,687 miles
  • 2010 – 100,052 miles
  • 2009 – 91,310 miles
  • 2008 – 82,205 miles
  • 2007 – 72,208 miles
  • 2006 – 57,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail220,696 miles
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail220,696 miles (+9,446)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,696 miles
    Test number
    927640197432
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass211,250 miles (+4,477)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,250 miles
    Test number
    199752142716
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass206,773 miles (+7,024)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    206,773 miles
    Test number
    567314877048
    • AdvisoryBody condition corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass199,749 miles (+7,964)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,749 miles
    Test number
    144458490618
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))
  5. Pass191,785 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,785 miles
    Test number
    686111740529
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Fail191,780 miles (+3,329)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,780 miles
    Test number
    126774732162
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Brake pad insecure (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass188,451 miles (+4,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,451 miles
    Test number
    111065576686
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass183,911 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    183,911 miles
    Test number
    295960166235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,896 miles (+6,911)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,896 miles
    Test number
    826004614872
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass176,985 miles (+9,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    176,985 miles
    Test number
    656645019626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass167,088 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    470106576493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,083 miles (+6,778)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,083 miles
    Test number
    911761109461
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass160,305 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,305 miles
    Test number
    546549179893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,821 miles (+7,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    381756998817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass144,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,063 miles
    Test number
    279095744221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail144,063 miles (+8,933)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,063 miles
    Test number
    387465144297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass135,130 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    938952903352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,085 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,085 miles
    Test number
    476225302359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,018 miles (+6,545)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,018 miles
    Test number
    326103202342
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass120,473 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    506520722067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack bush
  21. Fail120,473 miles (+10,786)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    525820322036
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack bush
  22. Pass109,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,687 miles
    Test number
    678301731057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,687 miles (+9,635)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,687 miles
    Test number
    787631931050
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
  24. Fail100,052 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    111041540056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  25. Pass100,052 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    673951940055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,310 miles
    Test number
    111154849457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,306 miles (+9,101)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    520504949088
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  28. Pass82,205 miles (+9,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    821181538049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,208 miles (+14,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    274877417069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    554086726018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about Y291 AOE

Does Y291 AOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 AOE expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 AOE?
The MOT on Y291 AOE expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 AOE done?
Y291 AOE was recorded at 220,696 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has Y291 AOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 AOE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y291 AOE 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 Y291 AOE find?
Y291 AOE failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: brake load sensing valve seized but abs functioning; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 9 more.

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