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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

Y23 RUMMOT history

Y23 RUM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y23 RUM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,902 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 RUM was last recorded at 121,902 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 11,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,478 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,424 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,902 miles
  • 2025 – 110,478 miles
  • 2024 – 96,096 miles
  • 2023 – 82,794 miles
  • 2022 – 73,319 miles
  • 2021 – 65,554 miles
  • 2020 – 58,621 miles
  • 2019 – 55,068 miles
  • 2018 – 52,231 miles
  • 2017 – 47,559 miles
  • 2016 – 42,952 miles
  • 2015 – 36,090 miles
  • 2014 – 31,274 miles
  • 2013 – 25,432 miles
  • 2012 – 19,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,902 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear x2 osr / nsr brake back plates rubbing against the disc

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,902 miles (+11,424)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,902 miles
    Test number
    209850220079
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear x2 osr / nsr brake back plates rubbing against the disc
  2. Pass110,478 miles (+14,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,478 miles
    Test number
    511341687123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass96,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    352777234048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,096 miles (+13,302)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    432538184990
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,794 miles (+9,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    419224532949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    734277584661
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,319 miles (+7,765)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    821318349865
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,554 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    720987292789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,539 miles (+6,918)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    736256469448
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at nearside rear floor (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass58,621 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    191077847992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass58,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    167389589134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,610 miles (+3,542)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    410932053816
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort low both sides
  13. Pass55,068 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,068 miles
    Test number
    843631766479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass52,231 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    982772162594
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass47,559 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,559 miles
    Test number
    309095534923
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
  16. Pass42,952 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,952 miles
    Test number
    456969885574
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass36,090 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    169063695407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,274 miles (+5,842)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    568009094085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass25,432 miles (+5,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    607688083026
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking between the tread blocks.
  20. Pass19,744 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,744 miles
    Test number
    895076192072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,743 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,743 miles
    Test number
    206035892067
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 RUM

Does Y23 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 RUM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 RUM?
The MOT on Y23 RUM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 RUM done?
Y23 RUM was recorded at 121,902 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has Y23 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 RUM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 RUM 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 Y23 RUM find?
Y23 RUM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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