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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.

Y866 AEX grey Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass234,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass234,440 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    234,440 miles
    Test number
    957713257013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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)
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass195,811 miles (+129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    195,811 miles
    Test number
    229638024435
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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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