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867 VYC

2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

232,856 mi
Last recorded232,856 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter150,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration867 VYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 232,856 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 232,556 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2025 232,006 miles

off side and near side sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 230,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills slight corroded slight holes

Fail 18 Apr 2024 230,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills slight corroded slight holes

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 230,411 miles

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion on outer sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 230,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion on outer sill

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 220,000 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on slight chip at front windscreen n/s/top corner

Pass 12 Sep 2019 229,800 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2018 228,988 miles

advice on front windscreen chipped in n/s/f top corner

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2017 237,802 miles

advice on slight crack on front screen n/s top

Fail 14 Sep 2017 237,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice on slight crack on front screen n/s top

Pass 8 Sep 2016 225,341 miles

advice on rear tail lights cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2016 225,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice on rear tail lights cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 223,008 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 231,692 miles

advise keep eye on all tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2012 231,186 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 209,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 199,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 191,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 185,624 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 185,624 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 172,617 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 172,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 160,497 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 160,497 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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867 VYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 150,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 867 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 867 VYC registered?

867 VYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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