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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y242 UVVMOT history

Y242 UVV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

Y242 UVV blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2023
Mileage
118,258 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 UVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 UVV was last recorded at 118,258 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,181 miles · 27 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,258 miles
  • 2021 – 118,181 miles
  • 2020 – 116,903 miles
  • 2019 – 113,486 miles
  • 2017 – 108,943 miles
  • 2016 – 106,614 miles
  • 2015 – 104,059 miles
  • 2014 – 101,056 miles
  • 2013 – 97,976 miles
  • 2012 – 95,541 miles
  • 2011 – 92,926 miles
  • 2010 – 87,390 miles
  • 2009 – 84,286 miles
  • 2008 – 68,406 miles
  • 2007 – 48,583 miles
  • 2006 – 42,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,258 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,258 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,258 miles
    Test number
    265171942298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,181 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    967293360678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,903 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    845996783588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,486 miles (+4,543)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,486 miles
    Test number
    240144801712
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    901829205150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail108,943 miles (+2,329)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    649095597710
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bothside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSide repeater not working bothside mirrors (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass106,614 miles (+2,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    534609000553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  8. Pass104,059 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,059 miles
    Test number
    608908925018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    546118224089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,056 miles (+3,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    355928324009
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass97,976 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    926899223055
    • 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)

  12. Pass95,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    119950122484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,541 miles (+2,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,541 miles
    Test number
    146310322422
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass92,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    808489811050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,926 miles (+5,536)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    229269911023
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass87,390 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    953161120068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,286 miles (+15,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    772708009299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,406 miles (+19,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,406 miles
    Test number
    894931718217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,583 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,583 miles
    Test number
    281102717227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    112417216184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 UVV

Does Y242 UVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 UVV expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 UVV?
The MOT on Y242 UVV expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 UVV done?
Y242 UVV was recorded at 118,258 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has Y242 UVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 UVV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y242 UVV 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 UVV find?
Y242 UVV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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