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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

Y3 GNVMOT history

Y3 GNV is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 611,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

Y3 GNV white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
611,324 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
45,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 GNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 GNV was last recorded at 611,324 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 15,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
595,676 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,648 miles
Average per year
45,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 611,324 miles
  • 2024 – 595,676 miles
  • 2023 – 537,987 miles
  • 2022 – 478,964 miles
  • 2021 – 433,644 miles
  • 2020 – 375,685 miles
  • 2019 – 303,945 miles
  • 2017 – 225,519 miles
  • 2016 – 181,858 miles
  • 2015 – 150,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass611,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front No plate slightly damaged but still readable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service light on dash display

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass611,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    611,324 miles
    Test number
    654772855650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail611,324 miles (+15,648)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    611,324 miles
    Test number
    542036983671
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass595,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    595,676 miles
    Test number
    671749421922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail595,676 miles (+57,689)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    595,676 miles
    Test number
    161704316702
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass537,987 miles (+59,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    537,987 miles
    Test number
    682591093500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass478,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    478,964 miles
    Test number
    108139171935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail478,964 miles (+45,320)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    478,964 miles
    Test number
    849645629324
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass433,644 miles (+57,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    433,644 miles
    Test number
    287513763657
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
  9. Pass375,685 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    375,685 miles
    Test number
    535520310820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail375,683 miles (+71,738)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    375,683 miles
    Test number
    973299721159
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass303,945 miles (+78,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    303,945 miles
    Test number
    276597230492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass225,519 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    225,519 miles
    Test number
    873770840785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail225,353 miles (+43,495)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,353 miles
    Test number
    358997864317
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass181,858 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    181,858 miles
    Test number
    596548464492
    • AdvisoryFront No plate slightly damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash display
  15. Fail181,857 miles (+31,535)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,857 miles
    Test number
    732809489372
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront No plate slightly damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash display
  16. Pass150,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,322 miles
    Test number
    970906899753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 GNV

Does Y3 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 GNV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 GNV?
The MOT on Y3 GNV is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 GNV done?
Y3 GNV was recorded at 611,324 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 45,656 miles a year.
Has Y3 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 GNV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 GNV 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 Y3 GNV find?
Y3 GNV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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