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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

YAM 540MOT history

YAM 540 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 42,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

YAM 540 silver Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,158 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAM 540
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAM 540 was last recorded at 42,158 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,791 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,367 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,158 miles
  • 2025 – 40,791 miles
  • 2024 – 40,725 miles
  • 2022 – 40,605 miles
  • 2021 – 40,521 miles
  • 2020 – 37,497 miles
  • 2019 – 31,567 miles
  • 2018 – 24,954 miles
  • 2016 – 18,578 miles
  • 2015 – 13,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,158 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,158 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    434247958004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    438364745008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,787 miles (+37)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    722254079541
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail40,750 miles (+25)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    838616517265
    • DangerousRear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass40,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    757991309569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail40,725 miles (+120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    488819607755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass40,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    461516443354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,605 miles (+84)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    651910434928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,521 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    676832104496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass37,497 miles (+5,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,497 miles
    Test number
    766078458450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass31,567 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    993571950167
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition

  12. Pass24,954 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    325587675602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,578 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,578 miles
    Test number
    988189479560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,878 miles
    Test number
    986649635277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YAM 540

What vehicle is registration YAM 540 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAM 540 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 21 Aug 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAM 540 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAM 540 is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YAM 540?
The MOT on YAM 540 is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAM 540 done?
YAM 540 was recorded at 42,158 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has YAM 540 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAM 540 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on YAM 540 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 YAM 540 find?
YAM 540 passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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