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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y273 LRXMOT history

Y273 LRX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

Y273 LRX silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
148,990 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 LRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 LRX was last recorded at 148,990 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 4,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,768 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,222 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,990 miles
  • 2024 – 144,768 miles
  • 2023 – 140,774 miles
  • 2022 – 137,038 miles
  • 2021 – 133,465 miles
  • 2020 – 130,540 miles
  • 2019 – 127,270 miles
  • 2018 – 122,872 miles
  • 2017 – 118,606 miles
  • 2016 – 114,483 miles
  • 2015 – 110,226 miles
  • 2014 – 104,040 miles
  • 2013 – 95,397 miles
  • 2012 – 90,644 miles
  • 2011 – 81,585 miles
  • 2010 – 78,814 miles
  • 2009 – 71,983 miles
  • 2008 – 64,033 miles
  • 2007 – 58,094 miles
  • 2006 – 47,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,990 miles (+4,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,990 miles
    Test number
    252724414274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,768 miles (+3,994)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,768 miles
    Test number
    985313060713
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass140,774 miles (+3,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,774 miles
    Test number
    533570943018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass137,038 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,038 miles
    Test number
    469334883776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,465 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,465 miles
    Test number
    320085857891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,463 miles (+2,923)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,463 miles
    Test number
    603974103353
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass130,540 miles (+3,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    157665540351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel and low readings

  8. Pass127,270 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    679810699854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,267 miles (+4,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    249733932761
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass122,872 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,872 miles
    Test number
    387197391543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,852 miles (+4,246)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    954088062451
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass118,606 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    682411253404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,483 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,483 miles
    Test number
    139736270558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,226 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    766683585048
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake warning light indicating a problem, brake pads not enirely visable through wheel
    • NoteSlight bulge in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  15. Pass110,226 miles (+6,186)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,226 miles
    Test number
    987593785065
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake warning light indicating a problem, brake pads not enirely visable through wheel
    • NoteSlight bulge in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  16. Pass104,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    209512204166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,040 miles (+8,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,040 miles
    Test number
    847651704190
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass95,397 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    325282713117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,644 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    158704892163
    • 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)

  20. Fail90,639 miles (+9,054)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    276263792101
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass81,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    236391231439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,585 miles (+2,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    446289321124
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass78,814 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    972717630132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail78,799 miles (+6,816)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,799 miles
    Test number
    443072930176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass71,983 miles (+7,950)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,983 miles
    Test number
    971046829198
    • DangerousOffside front tyre cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake asist warning lamp on dash A.B.S lamp working normaley

  26. Pass64,033 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    872769138083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    830592927131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,094 miles (+10,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    141722627138
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass47,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    553897036105
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight play front wheel bearings

Questions about Y273 LRX

Does Y273 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 LRX expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 LRX?
The MOT on Y273 LRX expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 LRX done?
Y273 LRX was recorded at 148,990 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has Y273 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 LRX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y273 LRX 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 Y273 LRX find?
Y273 LRX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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