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Mercedes-Benz C

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y1 VORMOT history

Y1 VOR is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 279,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y1 VOR purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
279,326 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 VOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 VOR was last recorded at 279,326 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2018: 260,275 miles, lower than 260,570 miles on 13 Feb 2018.

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
275,708 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,618 miles
Average per year
8,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 279,326 miles
  • 2025 – 275,708 miles
  • 2024 – 274,684 miles
  • 2023 – 273,438 miles
  • 2022 – 271,812 miles
  • 2021 – 270,898 miles
  • 2020 – 269,470 miles
  • 2019 – 265,477 miles
  • 2018 – 260,275 miles
  • 2017 – 256,182 miles
  • 2016 – 251,252 miles
  • 2015 – 245,381 miles
  • 2014 – 239,567 miles
  • 2013 – 234,541 miles
  • 2012 – 228,630 miles
  • 2011 – 222,096 miles
  • 2010 – 213,886 miles
  • 2009 – 200,664 miles
  • 2008 – 177,754 miles
  • 2007 – 144,603 miles
  • 2006 – 110,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,326 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm v.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,326 miles (+3,618)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    279,326 miles
    Test number
    608535279722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm v.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass275,708 miles (+1,024)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    275,708 miles
    Test number
    998958982780
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass274,684 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    274,684 miles
    Test number
    367715785034
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass273,438 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    273,438 miles
    Test number
    854899365526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass271,812 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    271,812 miles
    Test number
    366441176826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear shock absorber casing corroded

  6. Pass270,898 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    270,898 miles
    Test number
    323434553587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass269,470 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    269,470 miles
    Test number
    486804446257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass265,477 miles (+5,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    265,477 miles
    Test number
    947009681141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge , tread not cut as deep
    • AdvisoryRear arch's corroded
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft doughnut deteriorating

  9. Pass260,275 miles (-295)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    260,275 miles
    Test number
    724277281473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail260,570 miles (+4,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,570 miles
    Test number
    483544128522
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass256,182 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    256,182 miles
    Test number
    963724288414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass251,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    251,252 miles
    Test number
    552795129494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail251,252 miles (+5,871)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,252 miles
    Test number
    339458446372
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass245,381 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    245,381 miles
    Test number
    956545855031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail245,378 miles (+5,811)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,378 miles
    Test number
    275050355080
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger rusted
    • NoteRear prop shaft coupling deterioted

  16. Fail239,567 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,567 miles
    Test number
    568296044017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass239,567 miles (+5,026)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    239,567 miles
    Test number
    976606544070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass234,541 miles (+5,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    234,541 miles
    Test number
    657087143052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass228,630 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    228,630 miles
    Test number
    715962242037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass222,096 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    222,096 miles
    Test number
    619113741009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass213,886 miles (+13,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    213,886 miles
    Test number
    550223840085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass200,664 miles (+22,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    200,664 miles
    Test number
    970028339023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass177,754 miles (+33,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    177,754 miles
    Test number
    370267448041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass144,603 miles (+34,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    144,603 miles
    Test number
    950548347061
    • NoteO/s/r indicator light pale. †suspect front inner brake pads wearing low. †

  25. Pass110,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    882111256024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 VOR

Does Y1 VOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 VOR is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 VOR?
The MOT on Y1 VOR is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 VOR done?
Y1 VOR was recorded at 279,326 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,442 miles a year.
Has Y1 VOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 VOR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on Y1 VOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 VOR find?
Y1 VOR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 15 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm v.slight play, and 12 more.

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