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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y214 XAKMOT history

Y214 XAK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

Y214 XAK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,931 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 XAK was last recorded at 86,931 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 1,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,614 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,317 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,931 miles
  • 2025 – 85,614 miles
  • 2024 – 84,156 miles
  • 2023 – 82,719 miles
  • 2022 – 80,523 miles
  • 2021 – 77,810 miles
  • 2020 – 77,233 miles
  • 2019 – 75,651 miles
  • 2018 – 73,993 miles
  • 2017 – 72,005 miles
  • 2016 – 70,633 miles
  • 2015 – 69,260 miles
  • 2014 – 66,885 miles
  • 2013 – 64,151 miles
  • 2012 – 58,809 miles
  • 2011 – 52,686 miles
  • 2010 – 46,554 miles
  • 2009 – 42,417 miles
  • 2008 – 34,375 miles
  • 2007 – 21,305 miles
  • 2006 – 11,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,931 miles (+1,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    463419955899
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  2. Pass85,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    267452544711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail85,614 miles (+1,458)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    293422602781
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring mounting plate broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm downward facing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    109206609852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner pay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipe covered with grease

  5. Fail84,155 miles (+1,436)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    577042325139
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner pay in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipe covered with grease

  6. Pass82,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    921096365768
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded, Coated in grease

  7. Fail82,719 miles (+2,196)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,719 miles
    Test number
    644892273911
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded, Coated in grease

  8. Pass80,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    938658710247
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease

  9. Fail80,523 miles (+2,713)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    654031034464
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    559023376686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,810 miles (+577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    530954663841
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,233 miles (+1,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,233 miles
    Test number
    876396775844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased

  13. Pass75,651 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    248406025333
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked and perished metal end corroded

  14. Pass73,993 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,993 miles
    Test number
    929060588997
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear differential has very slight leak
    • AdvisoryStone chip on front windscreen less than 40mm within area of zone B

  15. Fail73,990 miles (+1,985)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,990 miles
    Test number
    794739690961
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass72,005 miles (+1,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    245200247934
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass70,633 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    201409041630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,260 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    879435285166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass66,885 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    735952184147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,151 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,151 miles
    Test number
    278280693100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,108 miles (+5,299)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    675545383121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass58,809 miles (+6,123)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,809 miles
    Test number
    635519882186
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass52,686 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    518986981120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,554 miles
    Test number
    292779680176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,553 miles (+4,136)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,553 miles
    Test number
    733959080196
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    774339039140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,417 miles (+8,042)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    810639639135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass34,375 miles (+13,070)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    612852548186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCan't inspect brake pipes fully because of belly pans
    • NoteN.s.front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside steering rack arm joint slight play
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar corroded

  29. Pass21,305 miles (+9,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    580038127129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  30. Pass11,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,954 miles
    Test number
    162397796020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 XAK

Does Y214 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 XAK is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 XAK?
The MOT on Y214 XAK is valid until 16 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 XAK done?
Y214 XAK was recorded at 86,931 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has Y214 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 XAK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y214 XAK 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 Y214 XAK find?
Y214 XAK passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; both rear wheel arches corroded, and 1 more.

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