Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

Y227 SPOMOT history

Y227 SPO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

Y227 SPO silver 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
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
136,285 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y227 SPO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 SPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 SPO was last recorded at 136,285 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,159 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,285 miles
  • 2024 – 126,441 miles
  • 2023 – 117,634 miles
  • 2022 – 112,011 miles
  • 2021 – 110,136 miles
  • 2020 – 106,156 miles
  • 2019 – 98,667 miles
  • 2018 – 88,862 miles
  • 2017 – 78,602 miles
  • 2016 – 71,936 miles
  • 2015 – 71,907 miles
  • 2014 – 67,508 miles
  • 2013 – 65,580 miles
  • 2012 – 64,353 miles
  • 2011 – 63,234 miles
  • 2010 – 61,521 miles
  • 2009 – 59,218 miles
  • 2008 – 57,021 miles
  • 2007 – 50,757 miles
  • 2006 – 45,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,285 miles (+126)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,285 miles
    Test number
    754418562064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection
  2. Fail136,159 miles (+9,718)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,159 miles
    Test number
    965531075386
    • MajorCentral Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection
  3. Pass126,441 miles (+8,807)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    383508756131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting full inspection
  4. Pass117,634 miles (+5,623)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,634 miles
    Test number
    475566060380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,011 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    147313517426
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror tinted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,136 miles (+2)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    158997455368
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  7. Fail110,134 miles (+3,978)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    647737627076
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt damaged
    • AdvisoryLower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  8. Pass106,156 miles (+7,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    716015814171
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass98,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    848467042201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,666 miles (+9,804)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    840449083147
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass88,862 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    544223769321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail88,852 miles (+10,250)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    621235348316
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass78,602 miles (+6,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    157656320582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass71,936 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    140172206812
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking
  15. Fail71,936 miles (+29)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    244943659723
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking
  16. Pass71,907 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    878200491203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,294 miles (+2,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    577113865089
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass67,508 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    899510454023
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Fail65,580 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    629499053041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  20. Pass65,580 miles (+1,227)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    637609753048
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass64,353 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    697091342025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,234 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    695956961068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,521 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    193632540081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Fail61,521 miles (+2,303)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    803912540004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass59,218 miles (+2,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,218 miles
    Test number
    861743949045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Pass57,021 miles (+6,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    990207958023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  27. Pass50,757 miles (+5,683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    332873857039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    164871566064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 SPO

Does Y227 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 SPO expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 SPO?
The MOT on Y227 SPO expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 SPO done?
Y227 SPO was recorded at 136,285 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has Y227 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 SPO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y227 SPO 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 Y227 SPO find?
Y227 SPO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm, and 6 more.

Browse all Y227 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.