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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y214 PLEMOT history

Y214 PLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

Y214 PLE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,523 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 PLE
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 PLE was last recorded at 86,523 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 49,622 miles, lower than 73,766 miles on 22 May 2008.

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
84,333 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,523 miles
  • 2025 – 84,333 miles
  • 2024 – 81,614 miles
  • 2023 – 76,057 miles
  • 2022 – 75,023 miles
  • 2021 – 73,259 miles
  • 2020 – 72,003 miles
  • 2019 – 70,933 miles
  • 2018 – 69,776 miles
  • 2017 – 68,262 miles
  • 2016 – 66,925 miles
  • 2015 – 65,419 miles
  • 2014 – 63,981 miles
  • 2013 – 62,097 miles
  • 2012 – 59,275 miles
  • 2011 – 55,642 miles
  • 2010 – 52,306 miles
  • 2009 – 49,622 miles
  • 2008 – 73,766 miles
  • 2007 – 38,788 miles
  • 2006 – 33,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,523 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,523 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    975244367711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,333 miles (+50)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    344226035975
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail84,283 miles (+2,669)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,283 miles
    Test number
    247645792703
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass81,614 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    789281608306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,057 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,057 miles
    Test number
    206946187663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,023 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    136253088372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    826947724980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail73,259 miles (+1,256)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    855972301354
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,003 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    413834879511
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail72,003 miles (+1,070)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    262481549706
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass70,933 miles (+1,157)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    536213765543
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass69,776 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,776 miles
    Test number
    197315987749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & sill covers fitted

  13. Pass68,262 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    554329817819
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass66,925 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    778637187451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,419 miles (+1,438)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,419 miles
    Test number
    567339935161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBboth rear and offside front tyres cracking

  16. Fail63,981 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    188835134135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Pass63,981 miles (+1,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    457855934154
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass62,097 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    539957133146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail62,095 miles (+2,820)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    435237333131
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass59,275 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    426673722197
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass55,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    626808831130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,640 miles (+3,334)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,640 miles
    Test number
    589938631107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass52,306 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,306 miles
    Test number
    513511330149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,622 miles (-24,144)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    171613139125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass73,766 miles (+30,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    414063048145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,762 miles (+4,974)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,762 miles
    Test number
    160617338131
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass38,788 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    843143447107
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass33,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    432143746147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 PLE

Does Y214 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 PLE is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 PLE?
The MOT on Y214 PLE is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 PLE done?
Y214 PLE was recorded at 86,523 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has Y214 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 PLE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y214 PLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y214 PLE find?
Y214 PLE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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