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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y242 SBEMOT history

Y242 SBE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 34,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

Y242 SBE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,724 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 SBE was last recorded at 34,724 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,051 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,673 miles
Average per year
1,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,724 miles
  • 2025 – 32,051 miles
  • 2024 – 31,262 miles
  • 2023 – 30,232 miles
  • 2022 – 28,840 miles
  • 2021 – 28,372 miles
  • 2020 – 27,810 miles
  • 2019 – 27,359 miles
  • 2018 – 26,761 miles
  • 2017 – 26,139 miles
  • 2016 – 25,644 miles
  • 2015 – 24,972 miles
  • 2014 – 24,011 miles
  • 2013 – 22,903 miles
  • 2012 – 22,010 miles
  • 2011 – 20,418 miles
  • 2010 – 18,500 miles
  • 2009 – 16,065 miles
  • 2008 – 14,320 miles
  • 2007 – 12,017 miles
  • 2006 – 9,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,724 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    707348954582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,051 miles (+789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,051 miles
    Test number
    380957275253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass31,262 miles (+1,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    31,262 miles
    Test number
    312144434949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass30,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    662758533254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,232 miles (+1,392)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    166155468815
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass28,840 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    770233424338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    999726987736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,372 miles (+562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    931324986797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass27,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    859672476567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,810 miles (+451)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    522629939885
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass27,359 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    344307406650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,761 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,761 miles
    Test number
    279057138143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,139 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    145331646973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    378281834345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,644 miles (+672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    104888318458
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  16. Pass24,972 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,972 miles
    Test number
    469003085007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,011 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    137668574454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,903 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,903 miles
    Test number
    475112573076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,010 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    809375972053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,418 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,418 miles
    Test number
    158379761012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,500 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    452677970038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,065 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,065 miles
    Test number
    740708079011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,320 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,320 miles
    Test number
    252968878021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,017 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,017 miles
    Test number
    641002487048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,453 miles
    Test number
    333803276003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 SBE

Does Y242 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 SBE is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 SBE?
The MOT on Y242 SBE is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 SBE done?
Y242 SBE was recorded at 34,724 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,263 miles a year.
Has Y242 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 SBE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y242 SBE 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 Y242 SBE find?
Y242 SBE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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