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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

Y1 DCNMOT history

Y1 DCN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y1 DCN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,192 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 DCN was last recorded at 116,192 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 8,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,368 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,824 miles
Average per year
8,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,192 miles
  • 2024 – 107,368 miles
  • 2023 – 98,397 miles
  • 2022 – 91,365 miles
  • 2021 – 84,770 miles
  • 2020 – 78,869 miles
  • 2019 – 68,400 miles
  • 2018 – 54,481 miles
  • 2017 – 40,216 miles
  • 2016 – 27,982 miles
  • 2015 – 24,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,192 miles (+8,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    679743724009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Pass107,368 miles (+8,971)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    242373769265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit slightly damaged
  3. Pass98,397 miles (+7,032)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    466458219074
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass91,365 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,365 miles
    Test number
    198963547075
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass84,770 miles (+5,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,770 miles
    Test number
    956167267779
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,869 miles (+10,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    632489930518
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    746073446564
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail68,400 miles (+13,919)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    196033125224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    459688168582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail54,481 miles (+14,265)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    430252136651
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass40,216 miles (+12,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    614587074884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,982 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,982 miles
    Test number
    271268227104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,006 miles
    Test number
    555733555137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 DCN

Does Y1 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 DCN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y1 DCN?
The MOT on Y1 DCN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 DCN done?
Y1 DCN was recorded at 116,192 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,789 miles a year.
Has Y1 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 DCN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y1 DCN 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 Y1 DCN find?
Y1 DCN passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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