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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y308 SBDMOT history

Y308 SBD is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 249,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

Y308 SBD white 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 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
249,648 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 SBD
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 SBD was last recorded at 249,648 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2016: 210,962 miles, lower than 225,588 miles on 8 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
249,648 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 249,648 miles
  • 2023 – 241,915 miles
  • 2022 – 237,064 miles
  • 2020 – 234,703 miles
  • 2019 – 234,080 miles
  • 2018 – 233,081 miles
  • 2017 – 232,483 miles
  • 2016 – 231,268 miles
  • 2015 – 225,588 miles
  • 2014 – 218,551 miles
  • 2013 – 213,857 miles
  • 2012 – 208,047 miles
  • 2011 – 203,134 miles
  • 2010 – 198,781 miles
  • 2009 – 195,692 miles
  • 2008 – 193,064 miles
  • 2007 – 192,361 miles
  • 2006 – 188,580 miles
  • 2005 – 184,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,648 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Both rear brake back plates rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under side very rusty and covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    249,648 miles
    Test number
    325080912121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail249,648 miles (+7,733)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,648 miles
    Test number
    333393191090
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass241,915 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    241,915 miles
    Test number
    482921714525
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty and covered in under seal

  4. Fail241,813 miles (+102)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,813 miles
    Test number
    167896015207
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty and covered in under seal

  5. Fail241,711 miles (+4,647)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,711 miles
    Test number
    585426220273
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder side very rusty

  6. Pass237,064 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    237,064 miles
    Test number
    320058491589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail237,051 miles (+2,348)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,051 miles
    Test number
    955350398973
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass234,703 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    234,703 miles
    Test number
    401209506447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off master cylinder on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail234,703 miles (+623)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,703 miles
    Test number
    297460978165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off master cylinder on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass234,080 miles (+999)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    234,080 miles
    Test number
    902045945734
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

  11. Pass233,081 miles (+598)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    233,081 miles
    Test number
    290339444079
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sliding gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  12. Pass232,483 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    232,483 miles
    Test number
    435178339700
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded

  13. Fail232,483 miles (+1,215)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,483 miles
    Test number
    816794998492
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded

  14. Pass231,268 miles (+20,306)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    231,268 miles
    Test number
    699272104615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail210,962 miles (-14,626)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,962 miles
    Test number
    204411153575
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass225,588 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    225,588 miles
    Test number
    864224303864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail225,289 miles (+6,738)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,289 miles
    Test number
    639472928691
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass218,551 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    218,551 miles
    Test number
    448938224468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail218,516 miles (+166)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,516 miles
    Test number
    165394424327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Fail218,350 miles (+4,493)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,350 miles
    Test number
    896953904353
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass213,857 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    213,857 miles
    Test number
    807650523305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass208,047 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    208,047 miles
    Test number
    308412842316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail208,037 miles (+4,903)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,037 miles
    Test number
    516965032399
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass203,134 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    203,134 miles
    Test number
    779523541302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail203,044 miles (+4,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,044 miles
    Test number
    338217731302
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass198,781 miles (+3,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    198,781 miles
    Test number
    424715030392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass195,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    195,692 miles
    Test number
    751234249308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail195,692 miles (+2,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,692 miles
    Test number
    824693949316
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass193,064 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    193,064 miles
    Test number
    610196418350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass192,361 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    192,361 miles
    Test number
    492544847359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass188,580 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    188,580 miles
    Test number
    261820056226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass184,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    184,636 miles
    Test number
    391902355267
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y308 SBD

Does Y308 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 SBD expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 SBD?
The MOT on Y308 SBD expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 SBD done?
Y308 SBD was recorded at 249,648 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has Y308 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 SBD has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y308 SBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y308 SBD find?
Y308 SBD passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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