Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
Y20 ALAMOT history
Y20 ALA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,078 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 112,078 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y20 ALA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y20 ALA was last recorded at 112,078 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,077 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 112,078 miles
- 2023 – 104,639 miles
- 2022 – 99,248 miles
- 2021 – 93,596 miles
- 2020 – 86,235 miles
- 2018 – 79,667 miles
- 2017 – 59,561 miles
- 2016 – 53,333 miles
- 2015 – 46,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,078 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,078 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 112,078 miles
- Test number
- 434613978500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,077 miles (+29)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,077 miles
- Test number
- 117922544388
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,048 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,048 miles
- Test number
- 735527031160
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass104,639 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,639 miles
- Test number
- 898344199209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail104,631 miles (+5,383)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,631 miles
- Test number
- 118539676703
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass99,248 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,248 miles
- Test number
- 772116080653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,246 miles (+5,650)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,246 miles
- Test number
- 179780484314
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryMiL Illuminated
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,596 miles (+7,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,596 miles
- Test number
- 109405532591
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
Pass86,235 miles (+6,568)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 86,235 miles
- Test number
- 143432945377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,667 miles (+13,101)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,667 miles
- Test number
- 673862090184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,566 miles (+7,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,566 miles
- Test number
- 505282032267
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass59,561 miles (+6,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,561 miles
- Test number
- 979925299988
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Pass53,333 miles (+7,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,333 miles
- Test number
- 668693060358
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,042 miles
- Test number
- 705266485012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y20 ALA
- Does Y20 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y20 ALA expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y20 ALA?
- The MOT on Y20 ALA expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y20 ALA done?
- Y20 ALA was recorded at 112,078 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
- Has Y20 ALA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y20 ALA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y20 ALA 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 Y20 ALA find?
- Y20 ALA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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