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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y266 WEYMOT history

Y266 WEY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

Y266 WEY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2022
Mileage
123,278 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 WEY
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2022
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y266 WEY was last recorded at 123,278 miles on 10 May 2022, 2,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2015: 101,775 miles, lower than 982,503 miles on 15 Dec 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,752 miles · 12 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,526 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,278 miles
  • 2021 – 120,752 miles
  • 2020 – 117,880 miles
  • 2019 – 116,182 miles
  • 2018 – 111,953 miles
  • 2016 – 104,651 miles
  • 2015 – 101,775 miles
  • 2014 – 982,503 miles
  • 2013 – 80,311 miles
  • 2012 – 76,889 miles
  • 2011 – 71,998 miles
  • 2010 – 62,567 miles
  • 2009 – 54,226 miles
  • 2008 – 47,187 miles
  • 2007 – 40,829 miles
  • 2006 – 36,467 miles
  • 2005 – 23,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,278 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,278 miles (+2,526)1 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,278 miles
    Test number
    408599397161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,752 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,752 miles
    Test number
    784818886127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,749 miles (+2,869)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    931849188935
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    596588997420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    651119219531
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine lght on

  6. Pass116,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    560961604610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    863767142653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail111,953 miles (+7,302)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    800299464233
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% pass due to lock (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm thin inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just within limits
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valve stems heavily perished

  9. Pass104,651 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    404110209986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail104,649 miles (+2,874)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,649 miles
    Test number
    350490180501
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass101,775 miles (-880,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    782749532306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

  12. Pass982,503 miles (+884,308)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    982,503 miles
    Test number
    819529344380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

  13. Fail98,195 miles (+7,675)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,195 miles
    Test number
    406895744366
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

  14. Pass90,520 miles (+10,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,520 miles
    Test number
    587746844050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    115967053043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,311 miles (+3,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    629436653013
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,889 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    278842632132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    796790231141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  19. Pass71,998 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,998 miles
    Test number
    859860431141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,567 miles (+8,341)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    521480230120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,226 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    823904739119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,187 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    111078328128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,829 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,829 miles
    Test number
    371334017188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,467 miles (+12,816)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,467 miles
    Test number
    110797396214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    394297295297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 WEY

Does Y266 WEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 WEY expired on 11 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 WEY?
The MOT on Y266 WEY expired on 11 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 WEY done?
Y266 WEY was recorded at 123,278 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has Y266 WEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 WEY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y266 WEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y266 WEY find?
Y266 WEY failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; horn not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 15 more.

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