Mercedes-Benz C
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc
R34 UYDMOT history
R34 UYD is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 148,895 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R34 UYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
R34 UYD was last recorded at 148,895 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,886 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,895 miles
- 2025 – 148,886 miles
- 2024 – 148,878 miles
- 2023 – 148,815 miles
- 2022 – 148,712 miles
- 2021 – 148,337 miles
- 2020 – 148,268 miles
- 2018 – 147,089 miles
- 2016 – 141,368 miles
- 2015 – 134,876 miles
- 2014 – 127,577 miles
- 2013 – 121,897 miles
- 2012 – 117,224 miles
- 2011 – 111,131 miles
- 2010 – 106,406 miles
- 2009 – 100,263 miles
- 2008 – 96,035 miles
- 2007 – 91,911 miles
- 2006 – 87,708 miles
- 2005 – 83,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail148,895 miles
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components coordede
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail148,895 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,895 miles
- Test number
- 452287796174
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components coordede
Pass148,886 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 148,886 miles
- Test number
- 570228598914
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass148,878 miles (+63)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 148,878 miles
- Test number
- 476108423179
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas and items (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass148,815 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 148,815 miles
- Test number
- 448690223402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,712 miles (+10)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 148,712 miles
- Test number
- 719908437864
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subrame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail148,702 miles (+365)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,702 miles
- Test number
- 451688104715
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass148,337 miles (+15)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 148,337 miles
- Test number
- 414042768011
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged
- AdvisorySuspension components / vehicle structure corroded
Fail148,322 miles (+54)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,322 miles
- Test number
- 528618535623
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake efficiencies low
- AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged
- AdvisorySuspension components / vehicle structure corroded
Fail148,268 miles (+1,179)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,268 miles
- Test number
- 952803041093
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,089 miles (+1,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 147,089 miles
- Test number
- 837416172650
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,086 miles (+4,718)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 146,086 miles
- Test number
- 705322607349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,368 miles (+6,492)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 141,368 miles
- Test number
- 207853974780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,876 miles (+386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 134,876 miles
- Test number
- 614415092684
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail134,490 miles (+6,913)10 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,490 miles
- Test number
- 204601798481
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront bad oil leak engine
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame mouts to chassis (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,577 miles (+225)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 127,577 miles
- Test number
- 938301854324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail127,352 miles (+5,455)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,352 miles
- Test number
- 959427834324
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass121,897 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 121,897 miles
- Test number
- 676067353375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,895 miles (+4,420)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,895 miles
- Test number
- 958950053374
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass117,475 miles (+251)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 117,475 miles
- Test number
- 399112003057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,224 miles (+6,093)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,224 miles
- Test number
- 606383952378
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass111,131 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 111,131 miles
- Test number
- 675455451356
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass106,406 miles (+6,143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 106,406 miles
- Test number
- 954606450346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,263 miles (+4,228)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 100,263 miles
- Test number
- 370185259310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,035 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 96,035 miles
- Test number
- 631046448341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,911 miles (+4,203)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 91,911 miles
- Test number
- 370052357390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,708 miles (+4,011)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 87,708 miles
- Test number
- 752543346393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 83,697 miles
- Test number
- 164991155324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R34 UYD
- Does R34 UYD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R34 UYD expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R34 UYD?
- The MOT on R34 UYD expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R34 UYD done?
- R34 UYD was recorded at 148,895 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,235 miles a year.
- Has R34 UYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R34 UYD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on R34 UYD 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 R34 UYD find?
- R34 UYD failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch, and 2 more.
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