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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc

Y39 GNJMOT history

Y39 GNJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y39 GNJ blue Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,478 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 GNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 GNJ was last recorded at 120,478 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,272 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,206 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,478 miles
  • 2025 – 119,272 miles
  • 2024 – 111,763 miles
  • 2023 – 109,898 miles
  • 2020 – 102,533 miles
  • 2018 – 101,279 miles
  • 2017 – 100,464 miles
  • 2016 – 97,738 miles
  • 2015 – 93,101 miles
  • 2013 – 87,079 miles
  • 2011 – 78,428 miles
  • 2010 – 75,057 miles
  • 2009 – 70,369 miles
  • 2008 – 67,610 miles
  • 2006 – 59,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,478 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE RUSTY

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,478 miles (+1,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,478 miles
    Test number
    818033079553
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER SIDE RUSTY
  2. Pass119,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    801189327458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion
  3. Fail119,268 miles (+7,505)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,268 miles
    Test number
    102139703408
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S rear wheel arch slight corrosion
  4. Pass111,763 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,763 miles
    Test number
    289893241868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,898 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    189891000707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,888 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    657460664134
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,670 km (+4,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,670 km
    Test number
    363991153604
    • AdvisoryLeft hand drive headlights are fitted to this vehicle - Horizontal aim/cut off has been achieved with black tape -
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass102,614 km (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,614 km
    Test number
    434175599177
    • AdvisoryLeft hand drive headlights are fitted to this vehicle - Horizontal aim/cut off has been achieved with black tape
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail102,606 km2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,606 km
    Test number
    186963455906
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail102,533 miles2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,533 miles
    Test number
    965802564843
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass101,980 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,980 km
    Test number
    117115246794
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass101,279 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    990114920049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,464 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,464 miles
    Test number
    225784959993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,738 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    553857428049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    819774975179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,101 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    935594175103
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  17. Pass90,604 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,604 km
    Test number
    215717174139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    108470483148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,403 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,403 km
    Test number
    485272082165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,428 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    627728371111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,057 miles (+4,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    222134780115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass70,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    861187889170
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Fail70,369 km2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,369 km
    Test number
    680667989164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail67,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    390097608484
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  25. Pass67,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,610 miles
    Test number
    394987508245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,117 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,117 km
    Test number
    284389497422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,014 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,014 miles
    Test number
    372841226274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Questions about Y39 GNJ

Does Y39 GNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 GNJ is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 GNJ?
The MOT on Y39 GNJ is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 GNJ done?
Y39 GNJ was recorded at 120,478 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has Y39 GNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 GNJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y39 GNJ 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 Y39 GNJ find?
Y39 GNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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