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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

Y21 DWSMOT history

Y21 DWS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y21 DWS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,795 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 DWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 DWS was last recorded at 116,795 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,722 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
7,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,795 miles
  • 2025 – 114,722 miles
  • 2024 – 112,002 miles
  • 2023 – 102,503 miles
  • 2022 – 90,689 miles
  • 2021 – 85,075 miles
  • 2020 – 84,001 miles
  • 2019 – 75,943 miles
  • 2018 – 68,290 miles
  • 2017 – 49,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,795 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,795 miles (+2,073)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    698591597809
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,722 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    660295659776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,002 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    600684489531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,503 miles (+11,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    878175471293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,689 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    184865627090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    364483926670
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail85,075 miles (+1,074)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    353873636217
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,001 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    823173070564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail83,980 miles (+8,037)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    346600011957
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both rearmost arm outer Ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass75,943 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,943 miles
    Test number
    965462889735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    556992710509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail68,890 miles (+19,213)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,890 miles
    Test number
    913278209698
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,677 miles
    Test number
    420192898830
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y21 DWS

Does Y21 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 DWS is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 DWS?
The MOT on Y21 DWS is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 DWS done?
Y21 DWS was recorded at 116,795 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,996 miles a year.
Has Y21 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 DWS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 DWS 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 Y21 DWS find?
Y21 DWS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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