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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S5 YJYMOT history

S5 YJY is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 73,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

S5 YJY red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
73,740 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 YJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 YJY was last recorded at 73,740 miles on 3 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2023: 73,740 miles, lower than 91,502 miles on 22 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,502 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 73,740 miles
  • 2022 – 91,502 miles
  • 2021 – 46,934 miles
  • 2020 – 41,679 miles
  • 2019 – 39,545 miles
  • 2017 – 38,090 miles
  • 2016 – 35,465 miles
  • 2015 – 33,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,740 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    334872125542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail73,740 miles (-17,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    660558956572
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,502 miles (+44,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    355547606502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass46,934 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    442462534756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,172 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    154017901428
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass41,679 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    548546543002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,545 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,545 miles
    Test number
    379490499693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,090 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,090 miles
    Test number
    487252786980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,465 miles (+2,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    439709326289
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • 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)

  10. Pass33,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    898691980633
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

  11. Fail33,435 miles6 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,435 miles
    Test number
    951331365134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Nut loose (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Questions about S5 YJY

Does S5 YJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 YJY expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 YJY?
The MOT on S5 YJY expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 YJY done?
S5 YJY was recorded at 73,740 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has S5 YJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 YJY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 YJY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 YJY find?
S5 YJY passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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