
Mercedes-Benz C
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc
Y279 HDMMOT history
Y279 HDM is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 199,907 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 HDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 HDM was last recorded at 199,907 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 199,775 miles · 24 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 132 miles
- Average per year
- 4,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 199,907 miles
- 2022 – 196,371 miles
- 2021 – 192,914 miles
- 2020 – 188,773 miles
- 2019 – 186,022 miles
- 2018 – 183,494 miles
- 2017 – 181,414 miles
- 2016 – 178,868 miles
- 2015 – 176,510 miles
- 2014 – 173,087 miles
- 2013 – 169,176 miles
- 2012 – 165,283 miles
- 2011 – 160,587 miles
- 2009 – 141,167 miles
- 2007 – 133,318 miles
- 2006 – 128,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHigh level stop inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,907 miles (+132)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 199,907 miles
- Test number
- 673159817780
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop inop
Fail199,775 miles (+3,404)3 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,775 miles
- Test number
- 296764695080
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop inop
Pass196,371 miles (+218)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 196,371 miles
- Test number
- 202903076896
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort just passed test limit
Fail196,153 miles (+3,239)8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,153 miles
- Test number
- 448847241020
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass192,914 miles (+4,141)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 192,914 miles
- Test number
- 402032142022
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass188,773 miles (+18)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 188,773 miles
- Test number
- 365334836278
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBody work in poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort could be better
Fail188,755 miles (+2,733)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,755 miles
- Test number
- 177055064564
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBody work in poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort could be better
Pass186,022 miles (+2,528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 186,022 miles
- Test number
- 949634516256
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inoperative
Pass183,494 miles (+2,080)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 183,494 miles
- Test number
- 120264036325
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,414 miles (+2,546)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 181,414 miles
- Test number
- 469126459453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass178,868 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 178,868 miles
- Test number
- 742279496866
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering suspension slight
Fail178,859 miles (+2,349)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,859 miles
- Test number
- 568682759679
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySteering suspension slight
Pass176,510 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 176,510 miles
- Test number
- 789324935181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail176,509 miles (+3,422)3 dangerous3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,509 miles
- Test number
- 206133235418
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass173,087 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 173,087 miles
- Test number
- 276368824457
- NoteCorrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // o.s.f tyre, n.s.f tyre // b.pipes // brakes req strip check
Fail173,087 miles (+3,911)10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,087 miles
- Test number
- 339482524134
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteCorrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // o.s.f tyre, n.s.f tyre // b.pipes // brakes req strip check
Pass169,176 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 169,176 miles
- Test number
- 288876203116
- NoteCorrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes // shockers
Fail169,167 miles (+3,884)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,167 miles
- Test number
- 829863603142
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // tyres // brakes // shockers
Pass165,283 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 165,283 miles
- Test number
- 129609812114
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSteering and susp slight // brakes req strip check // tyre
Fail165,283 miles (+4,696)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,283 miles
- Test number
- 859416012183
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSteering and susp slight // brakes req strip check // tyre
Pass160,587 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 160,587 miles
- Test number
- 209085611493
- NoteSteering and susp slight // tyres // brakes req strip check
PassMileage not read1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 742437090062
- NoteSteering and susp slight // p.brake // brakes req strip check
FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 910376680039
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- NoteSteering and susp slight // p.brake // brakes req strip check
Pass141,167 miles (+7,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 141,167 miles
- Test number
- 111881529073
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 133,318 miles
- Test number
- 834682747296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,318 miles (+4,879)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,318 miles
- Test number
- 111712447222
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass128,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 128,439 miles
- Test number
- 460812096110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,439 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,439 miles
- Test number
- 422382996135
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y279 HDM
- Does Y279 HDM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 HDM expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 HDM?
- The MOT on Y279 HDM expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 HDM done?
- Y279 HDM was recorded at 199,907 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
- Has Y279 HDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 HDM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y279 HDM 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 Y279 HDM find?
- Y279 HDM passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 7 more.
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