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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

Y229 NDFMOT history

Y229 NDF is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

Y229 NDF green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
141,165 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 NDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 NDF was last recorded at 141,165 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 5,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,754 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,411 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,165 miles
  • 2023 – 135,754 miles
  • 2022 – 129,695 miles
  • 2021 – 123,048 miles
  • 2020 – 114,608 miles
  • 2019 – 112,359 miles
  • 2018 – 109,984 miles
  • 2017 – 107,276 miles
  • 2016 – 103,675 miles
  • 2015 – 99,265 miles
  • 2014 – 93,199 miles
  • 2013 – 87,446 miles
  • 2012 – 82,070 miles
  • 2011 – 76,892 miles
  • 2010 – 70,299 miles
  • 2009 – 61,981 miles
  • 2008 – 54,714 miles
  • 2007 – 47,026 miles
  • 2006 – 39,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,165 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,165 miles (+5,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,165 miles
    Test number
    672621143709
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,754 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,754 miles
    Test number
    198668552006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail135,722 miles (+6,027)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    991857495375
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and both nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,695 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,695 miles
    Test number
    367113664366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,048 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    620001730098
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,978 miles (+8,370)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    242545908034
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass114,608 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,608 miles
    Test number
    588775088707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,602 miles (+2,243)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,602 miles
    Test number
    395088716214
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass112,359 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    924121159662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,984 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,984 miles
    Test number
    425927982927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,276 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    222052778386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,675 miles (+4,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,675 miles
    Test number
    427854281258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,265 miles (+6,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    305008805432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,199 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,199 miles
    Test number
    199285104256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,446 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,446 miles
    Test number
    556730113285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,070 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    538044012207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,892 miles (+6,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    715083511252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,299 miles (+8,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,299 miles
    Test number
    631135210291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,981 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    840869709258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,714 miles (+7,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,714 miles
    Test number
    401451118276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass47,026 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,026 miles
    Test number
    383213517278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,631 miles
    Test number
    510242316268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 NDF

Does Y229 NDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 NDF expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 NDF?
The MOT on Y229 NDF expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 NDF done?
Y229 NDF was recorded at 141,165 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has Y229 NDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 NDF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y229 NDF 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 Y229 NDF find?
Y229 NDF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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