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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

Y5 REXMOT history

Y5 REX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 3 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y5 REX silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,190 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 REX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 REX was last recorded at 118,190 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,993 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
7,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,190 miles
  • 2025 – 117,993 miles
  • 2024 – 117,381 miles
  • 2023 – 112,251 miles
  • 2022 – 101,890 miles
  • 2021 – 96,044 miles
  • 2020 – 87,556 miles
  • 2019 – 74,988 miles
  • 2018 – 67,336 miles
  • 2017 – 56,498 miles
  • 2016 – 47,029 miles
  • 2015 – 34,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,190 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,190 miles (+197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    222857786663
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass117,993 miles (+612)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    428782516128
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass117,381 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,381 miles
    Test number
    420567374923
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail117,353 miles (+100)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,353 miles
    Test number
    351588431967
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail117,253 miles (+5,002)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,253 miles
    Test number
    578538873369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Advisory2x side repeators inop NS forward most, NS middle
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass112,251 miles (+10,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    799816597427
    • AdvisoryFitted out as a motor home at time of test
  7. Pass101,890 miles (+5,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,890 miles
    Test number
    874470401359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass96,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    832577404268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,044 miles (+8,488)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    192014729852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass87,556 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    458241319856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,988 miles (+7,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    398762144510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass67,336 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    121931880522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,498 miles (+9,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,498 miles
    Test number
    577696015741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass47,029 miles (+12,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    361986402599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass34,447 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    958924065099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Questions about Y5 REX

Does Y5 REX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 REX is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 REX?
The MOT on Y5 REX is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 REX done?
Y5 REX was recorded at 118,190 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,372 miles a year.
Has Y5 REX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 REX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 REX 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 Y5 REX find?
Y5 REX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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