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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

Y14 BUYMOT history

Y14 BUY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y14 BUY grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
139,004 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y14 BUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y14 BUY was last recorded at 139,004 miles on 27 May 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,807 miles · 16 May 2026
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,004 miles
  • 2025 – 132,488 miles
  • 2024 – 120,326 miles
  • 2023 – 107,955 miles
  • 2022 – 107,277 miles
  • 2021 – 104,950 miles
  • 2020 – 103,141 miles
  • 2019 – 97,658 miles
  • 2018 – 91,993 miles
  • 2017 – 84,915 miles
  • 2016 – 76,743 miles
  • 2015 – 67,287 miles
  • 2014 – 57,376 miles
  • 2013 – 47,323 miles
  • 2012 – 37,989 miles
  • 2011 – 28,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,004 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop tail not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop tail not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted masking some testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Covers fitted masking some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,004 miles (+197)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    608864372996
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop tail not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop tail not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  2. Fail138,807 miles (+6,319)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,807 miles
    Test number
    985357182316
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop tail not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Stop tail not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  3. Pass132,488 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    448796644811
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail132,479 miles (+12,153)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    577211371422
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,326 miles (+12,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    132626881722
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    936896149643
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  7. Fail107,955 miles (+678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,955 miles
    Test number
    644142695780
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & rear side to side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  8. Pass107,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,277 miles
    Test number
    694162771911
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  9. Fail107,277 miles (+2,327)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,277 miles
    Test number
    406061528608
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.

  10. Pass104,950 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,950 miles
    Test number
    867799523130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  11. Fail104,868 miles (+1,727)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,868 miles
    Test number
    928878193553
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

  12. Pass103,141 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,141 miles
    Test number
    315999577131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass97,658 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,658 miles
    Test number
    145534395465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    633211849032
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN +FRONT TYRES VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

  15. Fail91,993 miles (+7,078)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    680632062508
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN +FRONT TYRES VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

  16. Pass84,915 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    227421756857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,743 miles (+9,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    525959915231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,287 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    327609385047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,376 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    195869494072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass57,376 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    828659694038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,323 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    965559003163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,989 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    477707102195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,850 miles
    Test number
    848278491034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y14 BUY

Does Y14 BUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y14 BUY is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y14 BUY?
The MOT on Y14 BUY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y14 BUY done?
Y14 BUY was recorded at 139,004 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has Y14 BUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y14 BUY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y14 BUY 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 Y14 BUY find?
Y14 BUY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop tail not working; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop tail not working; offside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 3 more.

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