
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,151 cc
Y866 AEXMOT history
Y866 AEX is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 234,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 234,440 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,236 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y866 AEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Sprinter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,151 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y866 AEX was last recorded at 234,440 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2008: 170,999 miles, lower than 205,022 miles on 3 May 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 234,398 miles · 10 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 3,236 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 234,440 miles
- 2021 – 234,398 miles
- 2019 – 224,741 miles
- 2018 – 217,210 miles
- 2016 – 209,943 miles
- 2015 – 202,775 miles
- 2014 – 195,811 miles
- 2013 – 189,951 miles
- 2011 – 186,376 miles
- 2010 – 180,156 miles
- 2009 – 174,752 miles
- 2008 – 170,999 miles
- 2007 – 205,022 miles
- 2006 – 182,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass234,440 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 234,440 miles
- Test number
- 957713257013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail234,398 miles (+9,657)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,398 miles
- Test number
- 566462371910
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass224,741 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 224,741 miles
- Test number
- 785158602514
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass217,210 miles (+7,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 217,210 miles
- Test number
- 501278100217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass209,943 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 209,943 miles
- Test number
- 804961656740
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryLight misting of diesel around injector area
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
Fail209,943 miles (+7,168)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,943 miles
- Test number
- 258062202560
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryLight misting of diesel around injector area
- AdvisoryRear brake application slightly uneven
Pass202,775 miles (+6,964)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 202,775 miles
- Test number
- 855337225147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
- NoteFront chassis members corroded
Pass195,811 miles (+129)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 195,811 miles
- Test number
- 229638024435
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
Fail195,682 miles (+5,731)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,682 miles
- Test number
- 856421624172
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
Pass189,951 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 189,951 miles
- Test number
- 685696663148
- NoteNsf , osf and front to rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteNsf anti roll bar link knocking
- NoteRear anti roll bar bushes have play in them
- NoteRear brake discs really corroded on osr inner
Fail189,951 miles (+3,575)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,951 miles
- Test number
- 839675253127
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNsf , osf and front to rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteNsf anti roll bar link knocking
- NoteOsr light cluster missing
- NoteRear anti roll bar bushes have play in them
- NoteRear brake discs really corroded on osr inner
Pass186,376 miles (+6,220)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 186,376 miles
- Test number
- 357331621485
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass180,156 miles (+5,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 180,156 miles
- Test number
- 850141610242
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass174,752 miles (+3,753)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 174,752 miles
- Test number
- 232945099182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass170,999 miles (-34,023)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 170,999 miles
- Test number
- 482509318291
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s rear indicator lense cracked
Pass205,022 miles (+22,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 205,022 miles
- Test number
- 860433927152
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass182,705 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 182,705 miles
- Test number
- 972954226143
- NoteMiddle seat belt fluffed
- NoteO/s rear tyre wearing low
- NoteSlight hand brake travell
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack ends
Fail182,705 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,705 miles
- Test number
- 583564126105
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMiddle saet belt fluffed
- NoteSlight hand brake travell
- NoteSlight play in both front inner rack ends
Questions about Y866 AEX
- Does Y866 AEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y866 AEX expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y866 AEX?
- The MOT on Y866 AEX expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y866 AEX done?
- Y866 AEX was recorded at 234,440 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
- Has Y866 AEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y866 AEX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y866 AEX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y866 AEX find?
- Y866 AEX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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