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Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,151 cc

X231 YLJMOT history

X231 YLJ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 288,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

X231 YLJ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
288,923 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 YLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 YLJ was last recorded at 288,923 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2010: 25,740 miles, lower than 91,418 miles on 28 Oct 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
288,855 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
14,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 288,923 miles
  • 2020 – 283,620 miles
  • 2019 – 248,580 miles
  • 2018 – 244,537 miles
  • 2017 – 223,950 miles
  • 2015 – 222,904 miles
  • 2014 – 214,534 miles
  • 2010 – 25,740 miles
  • 2009 – 91,418 miles
  • 2008 – 83,312 miles
  • 2007 – 75,691 miles
  • 2006 – 69,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,923 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear outer sills around jacking areas getting weak and rustyRecorded 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,923 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    288,923 miles
    Test number
    767988785674
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear outer sills around jacking areas getting weak and rusty

  2. Fail288,855 miles (+5,235)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,855 miles
    Test number
    477246567196
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper seating cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear outer sills around jacking areas getting weak and rusty

  3. Pass283,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    283,620 miles
    Test number
    943079173100
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail283,620 miles (+35,040)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,620 miles
    Test number
    218691627868
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass248,580 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    248,580 miles
    Test number
    661016400992
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail248,575 miles (+4,038)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,575 miles
    Test number
    262678192092
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail244,537 miles (+20,587)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,537 miles
    Test number
    765639216575
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass223,950 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    223,950 miles
    Test number
    385671665207
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play joint (both) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail223,944 miles (+1,040)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,944 miles
    Test number
    871938157247
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Ball joint has slight play joint (both) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass222,904 miles (+1)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    222,904 miles
    Test number
    887844585155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUndertray insecure.

  11. Fail222,903 miles3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,903 miles
    Test number
    986330485136
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUndertray insecure.

  12. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    768046434091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail214,534 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,534 miles
    Test number
    497473724003
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    225027403012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    667957703020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439643231382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,740 miles (-65,678)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,740 miles
    Test number
    362268990263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,418 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    570201109340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,312 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    110058518290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,691 miles (+6,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    941838217278
    • NoteRear suspension very stiff

  21. Pass69,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    462010326282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,393 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,393 miles
    Test number
    123220426226
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 X231 YLJ

Does X231 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 YLJ expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 YLJ?
The MOT on X231 YLJ expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 YLJ done?
X231 YLJ was recorded at 288,923 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 14,204 miles a year.
Has X231 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 YLJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X231 YLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X231 YLJ find?
X231 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing, and 2 more.

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