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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

Y20 NMCMOT history

Y20 NMC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

Y20 NMC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,050 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 NMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 NMC was last recorded at 149,050 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,046 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,050 miles
  • 2025 – 139,004 miles
  • 2024 – 129,348 miles
  • 2023 – 121,148 miles
  • 2021 – 111,071 miles
  • 2020 – 98,026 miles
  • 2019 – 79,508 miles
  • 2018 – 69,755 miles
  • 2017 – 62,801 miles
  • 2016 – 56,009 miles
  • 2015 – 49,246 miles
  • 2014 – 40,382 miles
  • 2013 – 32,978 miles
  • 2012 – 27,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,050 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Near side front side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear coil springs showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Possible abs fault in need of a further inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front registration plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,050 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,050 miles
    Test number
    652411592193
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,046 miles (+10,042)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    163475897297
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,004 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    765140352207
    • AdvisoryNear side front side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing corrosion

  4. Fail137,846 miles (+8,498)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,846 miles
    Test number
    636859513057
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing corrosion

  5. Pass129,348 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,348 miles
    Test number
    956961157384
    • AdvisoryPossible abs fault in need of a further inspection

  6. Fail129,302 miles (+8,154)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    367084151166
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension rod ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop links x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible abs fault in need of a further inspection

  7. Pass121,148 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    816996303795
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNear side rear door skin split
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper trim damaged
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to near side rear at time of inspection

  8. Fail121,141 miles (+10,070)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    740889023935
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNear side rear door skin split
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper trim damaged
    • AdvisorySpare wheel fitted to near side rear at time of inspection

  9. Pass111,071 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,071 miles
    Test number
    287825887702
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail111,069 miles (+13,043)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    723805212714
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,026 miles (+18,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    351234860497
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    745681961533
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail79,508 miles (+9,753)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    369621780318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass69,755 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    385600921970
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass62,801 miles (+6,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    538856574113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,009 miles (+6,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    966582906195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass49,246 miles (+8,864)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    909560455100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,382 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    237471754477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass32,978 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    808058443181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    855321902287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,639 miles (+734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    718301502229
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  22. Pass26,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,905 miles
    Test number
    776252552106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 NMC

Does Y20 NMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 NMC is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 NMC?
The MOT on Y20 NMC is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 NMC done?
Y20 NMC was recorded at 149,050 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,805 miles a year.
Has Y20 NMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 NMC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 NMC 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 NMC find?
Y20 NMC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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