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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y243 XAKMOT history

Y243 XAK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

Y243 XAK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
68,041 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 XAK
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
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y243 XAK was last recorded at 68,041 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,341 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,700 miles
Average per year
2,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,041 miles
  • 2024 – 65,341 miles
  • 2022 – 62,591 miles
  • 2021 – 58,906 miles
  • 2020 – 57,399 miles
  • 2019 – 56,578 miles
  • 2018 – 49,889 miles
  • 2017 – 46,172 miles
  • 2016 – 43,501 miles
  • 2015 – 42,055 miles
  • 2014 – 37,942 miles
  • 2013 – 35,003 miles
  • 2012 – 31,282 miles
  • 2011 – 28,902 miles
  • 2010 – 26,741 miles
  • 2009 – 24,454 miles
  • 2008 – 22,951 miles
  • 2007 – 21,536 miles
  • 2006 – 20,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,041 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 engine and rear differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,041 miles (+2,700)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    271529856366
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,341 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    295070722082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,340 miles (+2,749)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    527282309400
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,591 miles (+3,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    879717668861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material last inch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,906 miles (+1,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    697820615316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,399 miles (+821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    536614228111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,578 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    787984833663
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Fail56,574 miles (+6,685)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    652139646422
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass49,889 miles (+3,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    775439852671
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  10. Pass46,172 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,172 miles
    Test number
    681967666445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,501 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    110068958653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    335669765019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,053 miles (+4,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    105174665494
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass37,942 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    136504164068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,939 miles (+2,936)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,939 miles
    Test number
    107358454089
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass35,003 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    417436463000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,282 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,282 miles
    Test number
    485991262060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,902 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    506201061063
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail28,823 miles (+2,082)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    517338141003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass26,741 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    671584450084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,454 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,454 miles
    Test number
    102908949091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,951 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,951 miles
    Test number
    342336068010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,536 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    790675467094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,943 miles
    Test number
    380821366061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Y243 XAK

Does Y243 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 XAK expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 XAK?
The MOT on Y243 XAK expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 XAK done?
Y243 XAK was recorded at 68,041 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 2,409 miles a year.
Has Y243 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 XAK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y243 XAK 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 Y243 XAK find?
Y243 XAK failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: horn not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 6 more.

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