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Mercedes-Benz CLC

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

R3 YMWMOT history

R3 YMW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

R3 YMW silver Mercedes-Benz Clc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
139,224 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R3 YMW was last recorded at 139,224 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,644 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,580 miles
Average per year
7,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,224 miles
  • 2025 – 131,644 miles
  • 2024 – 123,340 miles
  • 2023 – 118,155 miles
  • 2022 – 106,493 miles
  • 2021 – 99,098 miles
  • 2020 – 85,021 miles
  • 2019 – 76,388 miles
  • 2018 – 71,377 miles
  • 2017 – 66,141 miles
  • 2015 – 60,378 miles
  • 2014 – 53,826 miles
  • 2013 – 46,701 miles
  • 2012 – 32,627 miles
  • 2011 – 22,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,224 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake discs corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,224 miles (+7,580)2 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    722906748614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass131,644 miles (+43)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,644 miles
    Test number
    818298846907
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

  3. Fail131,601 miles (+8,261)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,601 miles
    Test number
    664774446781
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

  4. Pass123,340 miles (+92)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,340 miles
    Test number
    516673083153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under shields fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring testers view of some components.

  5. Fail123,248 miles (+5,093)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    689653729977
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under shields fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring testers view of some components.

  6. Pass118,155 miles (+11,662)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,155 miles
    Test number
    980240714676
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  7. Pass106,493 miles (+7,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    303512884028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  8. Pass99,098 miles (+14,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    301159597857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Pass85,021 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,021 miles
    Test number
    864946374054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    359851987539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,388 miles (+5,011)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    711249157360
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment causing warning lamp to stay on after lever is released (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass71,377 miles (+5,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    599350965146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

  13. Pass66,141 miles (+5,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    513341039573
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

  14. Pass60,378 miles (+6,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    897806508643
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE BINDING

  15. Pass53,826 miles (+7,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    329501134374
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass46,701 miles (+14,074)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    289534693256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,627 miles (+9,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    408009562233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass22,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,753 miles
    Test number
    306778471490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R3 YMW

Does R3 YMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R3 YMW expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R3 YMW?
The MOT on R3 YMW expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R3 YMW done?
R3 YMW was recorded at 139,224 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,891 miles a year.
Has R3 YMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YMW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R3 YMW 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 R3 YMW find?
R3 YMW failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear inner road wheel fractured; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer, and 18 more.

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