Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y38 BKVMOT history
Y38 BKV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 94,420 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,199 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 BKV
- 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
- 23 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 BKV was last recorded at 94,420 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Feb 2021: 91,544 miles, lower than 91,797 miles on 17 Feb 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,411 miles · 14 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,199 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 94,420 miles
- 2022 – 92,242 miles
- 2021 – 91,544 miles
- 2020 – 91,797 miles
- 2019 – 91,285 miles
- 2018 – 90,353 miles
- 2017 – 89,820 miles
- 2016 – 82,408 miles
- 2015 – 77,122 miles
- 2013 – 75,431 miles
- 2012 – 73,625 miles
- 2010 – 68,895 miles
- 2009 – 66,616 miles
- 2008 – 52,018 miles
- 2007 – 43,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,420 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner repair method unknown to inner body near prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear door looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryMultiple outer body components have surface corrosion not affection structure
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.
Both Front Headlights Dull
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,420 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,420 miles
- Test number
- 992758464956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner repair method unknown to inner body near prescribed area
- AdvisoryRear door loose
- AdvisoryMultiple outer body components have surface corrosion not affection structure
Fail94,411 miles (+2,169)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,411 miles
- Test number
- 494321071443
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working lamp damaged. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle in &out (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear door loose
Pass92,242 miles (+698)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,242 miles
- Test number
- 318946958524
- AdvisoryBoth Front Headlights Dull
- AdvisoryBoth Rear Brake Discs Corroded
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper Blade Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Door Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sills Corroded
Pass91,544 miles (-253)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,544 miles
- Test number
- 648469294446
- AdvisoryBoth Front Headlights Dull
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sill Corroded
Pass91,797 miles (+512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,797 miles
- Test number
- 286207182523
- AdvisoryBoth Front Headlights Dull
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
Pass91,285 miles (+932)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,285 miles
- Test number
- 454279953970
- AdvisoryBoth Front Headlights Dull
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
Pass90,353 miles (+533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,353 miles
- Test number
- 904724834135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake Effort Low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
Pass89,820 miles (+7,412)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 89,820 miles
- Test number
- 989232498736
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Doors Corroded
Pass82,408 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,408 miles
- Test number
- 266824759030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,359 miles (+5,237)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,359 miles
- Test number
- 512655296537
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,122 miles
- Test number
- 806380975080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,122 miles (+1,691)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,122 miles
- Test number
- 856490275073
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass75,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,431 miles
- Test number
- 647011093270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,431 miles (+1,806)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,431 miles
- Test number
- 486350793265
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass73,625 miles (+4,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,625 miles
- Test number
- 586884312186
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass68,895 miles (+2,279)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,895 miles
- Test number
- 404412680247
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass66,616 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,616 miles
- Test number
- 183413679233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail66,583 miles (+14,565)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,583 miles
- Test number
- 444654749212
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass52,018 miles (+8,964)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 52,018 miles
- Test number
- 400870878071
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass43,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 43,054 miles
- Test number
- 544819757068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y38 BKV
- Does Y38 BKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 BKV expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 BKV?
- The MOT on Y38 BKV expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 BKV done?
- Y38 BKV was recorded at 94,420 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 3,199 miles a year.
- Has Y38 BKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 BKV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y38 BKV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y38 BKV find?
- Y38 BKV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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