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Mercedes-Benz C

Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc

Y244 CHOMOT history

Y244 CHO is an orange diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y244 CHO orange Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,320 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y244 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y244 CHO was last recorded at 101,320 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,049 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,320 miles
  • 2024 – 100,049 miles
  • 2023 – 99,176 miles
  • 2022 – 98,413 miles
  • 2021 – 96,758 miles
  • 2020 – 95,645 miles
  • 2019 – 94,990 miles
  • 2018 – 94,213 miles
  • 2017 – 92,938 miles
  • 2016 – 92,400 miles
  • 2015 – 88,878 miles
  • 2014 – 83,909 miles
  • 2013 – 78,395 miles
  • 2012 – 73,637 miles
  • 2011 – 69,752 miles
  • 2010 – 63,219 miles
  • 2009 – 53,231 miles
  • 2008 – 47,153 miles
  • 2007 – 39,239 miles
  • 2006 – 32,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    924507208742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail101,318 miles (+1,269)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    109005247037
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass100,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    725092292640
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail100,049 miles (+873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    921704365522
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass99,176 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    478713721141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,413 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,413 miles
    Test number
    398567947015
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin 3mms (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,758 miles (+1,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,758 miles
    Test number
    979514194337
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear heat shield loose

  8. Pass95,645 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    564943272077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    562171330053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,990 miles (+777)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,990 miles
    Test number
    234857946372
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,213 miles (+1,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    588923245415
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,938 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    940760012920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail92,936 miles (+536)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    328967489121
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,400 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    852719104106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,878 miles (+4,969)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    312948569157
    • AdvisoryAdvise nail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight noise on o/s/f top shock mount
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45zr17 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,909 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    539146994219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail83,909 miles (+5,514)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    428684094278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass78,395 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    676344093268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,213 miles (+4,576)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    845853863279
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass73,637 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    188385372210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail73,637 miles (+3,885)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    738505572253
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass69,752 miles (+6,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    435417951258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise o/s wiper blade in poor condition

  23. Pass63,219 miles (+9,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    184795100249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass53,231 miles (+6,078)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,231 miles
    Test number
    743589509242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak rear diff

  25. Pass47,153 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    391019028429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,125 miles (+7,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    843964408251
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass39,239 miles (+6,703)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    714953017201
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  28. Pass32,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    800473716200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y244 CHO

Does Y244 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y244 CHO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y244 CHO?
The MOT on Y244 CHO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y244 CHO done?
Y244 CHO was recorded at 101,320 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has Y244 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y244 CHO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y244 CHO 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 Y244 CHO find?
Y244 CHO passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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