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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y278 TLKMOT history

Y278 TLK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2022.

Y278 TLK red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2023
Mileage
126,588 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 TLK
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
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 TLK was last recorded at 126,588 miles on 2 Jul 2022, 6,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2007: 61,617 miles, lower than 87,927 miles on 19 Oct 2006.

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
120,165 miles · 10 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,423 miles
Average per year
2,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,588 miles
  • 2021 – 120,165 miles
  • 2019 – 107,860 miles
  • 2017 – 94,465 miles
  • 2016 – 91,931 miles
  • 2015 – 89,099 miles
  • 2014 – 86,516 miles
  • 2013 – 83,703 miles
  • 2012 – 81,939 miles
  • 2011 – 78,187 miles
  • 2010 – 74,085 miles
  • 2009 – 69,116 miles
  • 2008 – 64,889 miles
  • 2007 – 61,617 miles
  • 2006 – 87,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,588 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,588 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    384533505204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    208517202599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,165 miles (+12,305)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    267428738399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass107,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,860 miles
    Test number
    854807134316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,860 miles (+8,239)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,860 miles
    Test number
    968961090808
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,621 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    729293548696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    787446036209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,465 miles (+2,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    990028822387
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass91,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,931 miles
    Test number
    862652799952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,931 miles (+2,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,931 miles
    Test number
    488211337517
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass89,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    519564237451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,099 miles (+2,583)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,099 miles
    Test number
    361750678067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,516 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    697152604307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,703 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    136511403390
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass83,703 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    935421703334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    318662332378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,939 miles (+3,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    878972832383
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    135467381259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,187 miles (+4,102)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    298517781202
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,085 miles
    Test number
    403417180259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,083 miles (+4,967)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,083 miles
    Test number
    383187980472
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail69,116 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    260437689263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass69,116 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    883357089290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,889 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    591941688265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,617 miles (-26,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    353241897404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,927 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    320052496429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass87,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    334972596215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 TLK

Does Y278 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 TLK expired on 9 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 TLK?
The MOT on Y278 TLK expired on 9 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 TLK done?
Y278 TLK was recorded at 126,588 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2022, an average of 2,462 miles a year.
Has Y278 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 TLK has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y278 TLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 TLK find?
Y278 TLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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