
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y297 TNSMOT history
Y297 TNS is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 190,252 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 TNS
- 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 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 TNS was last recorded at 190,252 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 189,717 miles · 8 Nov 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 535 miles
- Average per year
- 5,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 190,252 miles
- 2019 – 189,717 miles
- 2018 – 189,474 miles
- 2017 – 188,486 miles
- 2016 – 187,584 miles
- 2015 – 183,610 miles
- 2014 – 175,020 miles
- 2013 – 168,632 miles
- 2012 – 157,273 miles
- 2011 – 148,386 miles
- 2010 – 139,111 miles
- 2009 – 128,263 miles
- 2008 – 118,141 miles
- 2006 – 108,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner footwells have slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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)
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2006–2016
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,252 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 190,252 miles
- Test number
- 616766543338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner footwells have slight corrosion
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 370239442123
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass189,717 miles (+243)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 189,717 miles
- Test number
- 455906194960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth inner footwells have slight corrosion
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight play
Pass189,474 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 189,474 miles
- Test number
- 567288060781
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail189,474 miles (+988)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,474 miles
- Test number
- 410982722878
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,486 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 188,486 miles
- Test number
- 870214832368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail188,486 miles (+902)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,486 miles
- Test number
- 302893594546
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass187,584 miles (+1)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 187,584 miles
- Test number
- 858722152428
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have slight play
Fail187,583 miles (+3,973)16 failures16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,583 miles
- Test number
- 154754228226
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have slight play
Pass183,610 miles (+8,590)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 183,610 miles
- Test number
- 357911941217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass175,020 miles (+6,388)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 175,020 miles
- Test number
- 437691584201
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass168,632 miles (+11,359)11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 168,632 miles
- Test number
- 319981983438
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBrake pipes coverd in grease unable too asses full condition
Pass157,273 miles (+8,887)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 157,273 miles
- Test number
- 678937872274
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass148,386 miles (+9,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 148,386 miles
- Test number
- 585836771268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass139,111 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 139,111 miles
- Test number
- 443581770236
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail139,111 miles (+10,848)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,111 miles
- Test number
- 340895060287
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 128,263 miles
- Test number
- 493786249277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,263 miles (+10,122)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,263 miles
- Test number
- 364837139220
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass118,141 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 118,141 miles
- Test number
- 120870788292
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,135 miles (+9,813)3 dangerous18 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,135 miles
- Test number
- 211535178294
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousHandbrake compensator seized
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass108,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 108,322 miles
- Test number
- 382814196110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,322 miles6 dangerous10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,322 miles
- Test number
- 492807686196
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about Y297 TNS
- Does Y297 TNS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 TNS expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 TNS?
- The MOT on Y297 TNS expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 TNS done?
- Y297 TNS was recorded at 190,252 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
- Has Y297 TNS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 TNS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y297 TNS 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 Y297 TNS find?
- Y297 TNS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; both inner footwells have slight corrosion.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.