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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y299 VHNMOT history

Y299 VHN is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y299 VHN white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
126,889 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 VHN
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
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y299 VHN was last recorded at 126,889 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,471 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
4,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,889 miles
  • 2024 – 126,471 miles
  • 2023 – 124,736 miles
  • 2022 – 120,799 miles
  • 2021 – 118,723 miles
  • 2020 – 115,997 miles
  • 2019 – 111,990 miles
  • 2018 – 106,389 miles
  • 2017 – 102,147 miles
  • 2016 – 98,282 miles
  • 2015 – 95,486 miles
  • 2014 – 91,386 miles
  • 2013 – 81,632 miles
  • 2012 – 74,455 miles
  • 2010 – 69,329 miles
  • 2009 – 61,320 miles
  • 2008 – 51,859 miles
  • 2007 – 47,391 miles
  • 2006 – 41,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,889 miles
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,889 miles (+418)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    648256451348
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,471 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    989145492140
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,736 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,736 miles
    Test number
    619757583616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,799 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    260523538374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,723 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,723 miles
    Test number
    543672390078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,997 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,997 miles
    Test number
    273498749827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,990 miles (+5,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    834984381929
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass106,389 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    746262753293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,147 miles (+3,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,147 miles
    Test number
    889831647262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass98,282 miles (+2,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    302562510699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass95,486 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    767890445109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,386 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    139347444122
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  13. Fail91,381 miles (+9,749)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,381 miles
    Test number
    366152344145
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  14. Pass81,632 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    149013903408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,455 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    846129102076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,450 miles (+5,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,450 miles
    Test number
    446145102054
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass69,329 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    991918300297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,320 miles (+9,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,320 miles
    Test number
    364933229476
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass51,859 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    801311228275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,391 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    872738127225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    323042326256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 VHN

Does Y299 VHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 VHN expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 VHN?
The MOT on Y299 VHN expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 VHN done?
Y299 VHN was recorded at 126,889 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,231 miles a year.
Has Y299 VHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 VHN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y299 VHN 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 Y299 VHN find?
Y299 VHN failed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear; nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 5 more.

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