2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2.2L Diesel · Y856 AEX
2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 207,646 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y856 AEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 207,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y856 AEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Y856 AEX) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sil”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
Y856 AEX Mileage History
- 22/06/2023206,557 mi
- 03/07/2023206,557 mi
- 17/06/2024207,005 mi+448 mi
- 23/06/2025207,644 mi+639 mi
- 04/07/2025207,646 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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