Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y246 PLFMOT history
Y246 PLF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 108,737 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y246 PLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y246 PLF was last recorded at 108,737 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,737 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,737 miles
- 2024 – 105,742 miles
- 2023 – 100,164 miles
- 2022 – 97,001 miles
- 2021 – 93,645 miles
- 2020 – 91,483 miles
- 2019 – 88,008 miles
- 2018 – 84,127 miles
- 2017 – 77,377 miles
- 2016 – 69,822 miles
- 2015 – 61,990 miles
- 2014 – 55,099 miles
- 2013 – 47,690 miles
- 2012 – 40,174 miles
- 2011 – 35,192 miles
- 2010 – 30,101 miles
- 2009 – 24,284 miles
- 2008 – 17,465 miles
- 2007 – 12,752 miles
- 2006 – 9,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,737 miles
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Covers + Shields Fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,737 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 108,737 miles
- Test number
- 407578525326
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail108,737 miles (+2,995)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,737 miles
- Test number
- 587362321193
- MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass105,742 miles (+42)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 105,742 miles
- Test number
- 159390948129
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Diff Has Seepage
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,700 miles (+5,536)8 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,700 miles
- Test number
- 532392189424
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides Too Cloudy to Provide Image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Heavily Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Rear Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Message Illuminated
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
- AdvisoryEML Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Diff Has Seepage
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,164 miles (+3,163)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 100,164 miles
- Test number
- 820030781669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,001 miles (+3,356)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 97,001 miles
- Test number
- 667846873665
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass93,645 miles (+2,162)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,645 miles
- Test number
- 372189062778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,483 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 91,483 miles
- Test number
- 706598306077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass88,008 miles (+3,881)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,008 miles
- Test number
- 517138777521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,127 miles (+6,750)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,127 miles
- Test number
- 432551471156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,377 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,377 miles
- Test number
- 845146084259
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,822 miles (+7,832)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 69,822 miles
- Test number
- 586916346796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,990 miles (+6,891)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,990 miles
- Test number
- 124698222880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,099 miles (+7,409)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 55,099 miles
- Test number
- 899105134266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,690 miles (+7,516)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 47,690 miles
- Test number
- 396614743298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,174 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,174 miles
- Test number
- 129400062233
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass35,192 miles (+5,091)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,192 miles
- Test number
- 417409031283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,101 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 30,101 miles
- Test number
- 114403360253
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,284 miles (+6,819)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,284 miles
- Test number
- 702585449237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,465 miles (+4,713)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 17,465 miles
- Test number
- 551637568204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,752 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 12,752 miles
- Test number
- 650201847243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 9,883 miles
- Test number
- 291715086478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y246 PLF
- Does Y246 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y246 PLF expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y246 PLF?
- The MOT on Y246 PLF expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y246 PLF done?
- Y246 PLF was recorded at 108,737 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
- Has Y246 PLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y246 PLF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y246 PLF 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 Y246 PLF find?
- Y246 PLF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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