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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y208 HWCMOT history

Y208 HWC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

Y208 HWC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,944 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 HWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 HWC was last recorded at 67,944 miles on 18 May 2026, 5,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,030 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,914 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,944 miles
  • 2025 – 62,030 miles
  • 2024 – 57,327 miles
  • 2023 – 52,848 miles
  • 2022 – 49,628 miles
  • 2021 – 47,934 miles
  • 2020 – 45,870 miles
  • 2019 – 43,060 miles
  • 2018 – 39,416 miles
  • 2017 – 35,505 miles
  • 2016 – 31,411 miles
  • 2015 – 28,502 miles
  • 2014 – 25,659 miles
  • 2013 – 23,697 miles
  • 2012 – 21,847 miles
  • 2011 – 20,804 miles
  • 2010 – 19,165 miles
  • 2009 – 15,905 miles
  • 2007 – 12,216 miles
  • 2006 – 10,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,944 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe mount bush is worn but not excessively

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread, worn on edges and slightly perished 195/65R15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,944 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,944 miles
    Test number
    243903909755
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mount bush is worn but not excessively
  2. Pass62,030 miles (+4,703)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    329962265343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass57,327 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    855687230886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread, worn on edges and slightly perished 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail57,327 miles (+4,479)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    738074278723
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread, worn on edges and slightly perished 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass52,848 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    771548947507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,628 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    870665609227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leak, but not excessive
  7. Fail49,612 miles (+1,678)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,612 miles
    Test number
    865496385127
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leak, but not excessive
  8. Pass47,934 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    926789772634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail47,913 miles (+2,043)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    885376269749
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass45,870 miles (+2,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,870 miles
    Test number
    537268412338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,060 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    810701745850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,040 miles (+3,624)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    140330646728
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass39,416 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,416 miles
    Test number
    364193996673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass35,505 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,505 miles
    Test number
    875060282266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass31,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,411 miles
    Test number
    252329096680
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail31,411 miles (+2,909)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,411 miles
    Test number
    122595856498
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass28,502 miles (+2,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    916098605130
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking around treads./ 195/65/15
  18. Pass25,659 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    235286414146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,697 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,697 miles
    Test number
    296324123127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,847 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,847 miles
    Test number
    145166322143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,804 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,804 miles
    Test number
    179613811115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,165 miles (+3,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,165 miles
    Test number
    152138590495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass15,905 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    533385089071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,216 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,216 miles
    Test number
    520500737328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,691 miles
    Test number
    264475796468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 HWC

Does Y208 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 HWC is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 HWC?
The MOT on Y208 HWC is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 HWC done?
Y208 HWC was recorded at 67,944 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has Y208 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 HWC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y208 HWC 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 Y208 HWC find?
Y208 HWC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive differential; rear subframe mount bush is worn but not excessively.

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