MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER YL57HKZ has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 212,618 miles 10 months ago on Monday 21st July 2025 at 13:23.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 20th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

YL57HKZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JULY 2026212,618 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED30TH JUNE 2025212,606 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202426TH MARCH 2025211,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED23RD MARCH 202322ND MARCH 2024209,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Washer Jet Not Working, Offside Still Provides Enough Fluid
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi + Bolts Snapped In Exhaust Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Hangers Are Corroded But Still Holding (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Halfshaft Seal Slight Leak
FAILED22ND MARCH 2023209,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Washer Jet Not Working, Offside Still Provides Enough Fluid
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi + Bolts Snapped In Exhaust Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Hangers Are Corroded But Still Holding (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Halfshaft Seal Slight Leak
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20219TH DECEMBER 2022205,088 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20209TH DECEMBER 2021198,578 MI
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 2020198,585 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20199TH DECEMBER 2020197,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - 3rd Row Rear Seats Removed
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2019197,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Missing 3rd Row (7.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20188TH OCTOBER 2019193,736 MI
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2018193,722 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20176TH OCTOBER 2018185,761 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2017185,730 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened Both Worn (3.5.1i)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20166TH OCTOBER 2017179,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Slight
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak Diff
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 2016179,533 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  2. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.4.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine Slight
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak Diff
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20157TH DECEMBER 2016171,238 MI
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 2015171,235 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tie Rod Slight Play
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20147TH DECEMBER 2015164,332 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 2014164,332 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  5. FAIL - Rear Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  6. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  10. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20133RD DECEMBER 2014157,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Centre Side Marker Light Inop
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2013157,032 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Centre Side Marker Light Inop
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20123RD DECEMBER 2013145,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Slight Play In Stearing Rack End
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20111ST DECEMBER 2012131,512 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Pitted And Corroded Inner Face
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201021ST NOVEMBER 2011124,105 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL57HKZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

YL57HKZ MOT Comments

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YL57HKZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 212,618 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,507 miles

YL57HKZ FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with registration YL57HKZ was manufactured on Friday 11th January 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 212,618 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 12,507 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL57HKZ has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has had 47 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 22 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does YL57HKZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 YL57HKZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL57HKZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 31st May 2026 YL57HKZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YL57HKZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL57HKZ will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL57HKZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL57HKZ will expire in 2 months on Monday 20th July 2026. Read more

When did YL57HKZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL57HKZ was on Monday 21st July 2025 at 13:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL57HKZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL57HKZ we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL57HKZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL57HKZ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has YL57HKZ done?

The odometer reading for YL57HKZ at the last MOT in July 2025 was 212,618 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 12,507 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL57HKZ?

The vehicle YL57HKZ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 11th January 2008. Read more

What colour is YL57HKZ?

The official colour of YL57HKZ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YL57HKZ have?

YL57HKZ has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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