
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass183,911 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 183,911 miles
- Test number
- 295960166235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass167,088 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 167,088 miles
- Test number
- 470106576493
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass160,305 miles (+8,484)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 160,305 miles
- Test number
- 546549179893
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass135,130 miles (+8,045)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 135,130 miles
- Test number
- 938952903352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,085 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 127,085 miles
- Test number
- 476225302359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass109,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 109,687 miles
- Test number
- 678301731057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass100,052 miles (+8,742)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 100,052 miles
- Test number
- 673951940055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 91,310 miles
- Test number
- 111154849457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass82,205 miles (+9,997)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 82,205 miles
- Test number
- 821181538049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,208 miles (+14,260)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 72,208 miles
- Test number
- 274877417069
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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