
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass98,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 98,667 miles
- Test number
- 848467042201
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass71,907 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 71,907 miles
- Test number
- 878200491203
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass65,580 miles (+1,227)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,580 miles
- Test number
- 637609753048
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass64,353 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,353 miles
- Test number
- 697091342025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,234 miles (+1,713)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,234 miles
- Test number
- 695956961068
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
Pass50,757 miles (+5,683)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,757 miles
- Test number
- 332873857039
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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