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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y223 WGCMOT history

Y223 WGC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

Y223 WGC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
57,372 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 WGC was last recorded at 57,372 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 5,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,174 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,198 miles
Average per year
2,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,372 miles
  • 2023 – 52,174 miles
  • 2022 – 47,740 miles
  • 2021 – 42,348 miles
  • 2020 – 38,245 miles
  • 2019 – 34,010 miles
  • 2018 – 33,657 miles
  • 2017 – 32,764 miles
  • 2016 – 31,064 miles
  • 2015 – 29,187 miles
  • 2014 – 27,766 miles
  • 2013 – 25,484 miles
  • 2012 – 24,405 miles
  • 2011 – 22,864 miles
  • 2010 – 20,122 miles
  • 2009 – 18,079 miles
  • 2008 – 16,512 miles
  • 2007 – 14,460 miles
  • 2006 – 11,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,372 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    199712130667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail57,372 miles (+5,198)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    606641268272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass52,174 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    919226989771
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has a steel wheel fitted.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail52,174 miles (+4,434)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    168418240442
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has a steel wheel fitted.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass47,740 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    937567704815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,348 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    763081408704
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass38,245 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    262341726304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass34,010 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    793022201064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,657 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    553207769279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,764 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    326706636737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,064 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,064 miles
    Test number
    701131392425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,187 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    278348495017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    776912514161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,766 miles (+2,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    146062214116
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass25,484 miles (+1,079)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    468730603117
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
  16. Pass24,405 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,405 miles
    Test number
    869612502162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,864 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    188760211114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,122 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    211026900100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,079 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,079 miles
    Test number
    983117619108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,512 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    880784718175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,460 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,460 miles
    Test number
    901201527188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,578 miles
    Test number
    230542526151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 WGC

Does Y223 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 WGC expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 WGC?
The MOT on Y223 WGC expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 WGC done?
Y223 WGC was recorded at 57,372 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
Has Y223 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 WGC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y223 WGC 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 Y223 WGC find?
Y223 WGC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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