Mercedes

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 4,250 cc

Y38 UEUMOT history

Y38 UEU is a silver diesel Mercedes first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 361,606 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
361,606 km
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
240 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 UEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,250 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 UEU was last recorded at 361,606 km on 19 Jun 2026, 29 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
361,577 km · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
29 km
Average per year
240 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 361,606 km
  • 2025 – 360,650 km
  • 2024 – 360,514 km
  • 2023 – 360,345 km
  • 2020 – 360,031 km
  • 2019 – 359,851 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass361,606 km
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front king pins have slight play in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak from around transmission area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass361,606 km (+29)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    361,606 km
    Test number
    803003167121
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail361,577 km (+927)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361,577 km
    Test number
    373163604964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass360,650 km (+136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    360,650 km
    Test number
    202755284674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass360,514 km (+169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    360,514 km
    Test number
    396452772377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass360,345 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    360,345 km
    Test number
    132845166637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass360,099 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    360,099 miles
    Test number
    410923866890
    • AdvisoryFront king pins have slight play in
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slightly perished and cracking on side wall + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from around transmission area

  7. Fail360,098 miles7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,098 miles
    Test number
    859539426078
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body insecure wheel arch liner insecure and hanging down on top of wheel (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre heavily perished on inner side wall down to cords + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront king pins have slight play in
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre slight perished and cracking to side walls + tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from around transmission area

  8. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    721491539423
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919444471825
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass360,031 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    360,031 km
    Test number
    218283504795
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect n/s/r suspension aig bag leak

  11. Pass359,851 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    359,851 miles
    Test number
    813552073866
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords

  12. Fail359,851 km4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,851 km
    Test number
    421018166865
    • MajorNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose going into calliper leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Braking system leaking air leak around brake master area (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking from pipe union on side of steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Braking system leaking air tank leaking due to corrosion (1.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has slight cuts and tread lifting but not reaching any cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre perished on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad breaking up and piece hanging out

Questions about Y38 UEU

Does Y38 UEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 UEU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 UEU?
The MOT on Y38 UEU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 UEU done?
Y38 UEU was recorded at 361,606 km at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 240 km a year.
Has Y38 UEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 UEU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 UEU 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 Y38 UEU find?
Y38 UEU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; central front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 5 more.

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