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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y281 ORFMOT history

Y281 ORF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

Y281 ORF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,615 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 ORF
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
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 ORF was last recorded at 130,615 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2017: 10,432 miles, lower than 99,172 miles on 10 May 2016.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,745 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,615 miles
  • 2023 – 129,745 miles
  • 2022 – 127,827 miles
  • 2021 – 124,338 miles
  • 2020 – 120,708 miles
  • 2019 – 116,635 miles
  • 2018 – 111,653 miles
  • 2017 – 105,432 miles
  • 2016 – 99,172 miles
  • 2015 – 92,439 miles
  • 2014 – 86,015 miles
  • 2013 – 79,534 miles
  • 2012 – 73,245 miles
  • 2011 – 66,854 miles
  • 2010 – 59,407 miles
  • 2009 – 51,815 miles
  • 2008 – 44,396 miles
  • 2007 – 35,443 miles
  • 2006 – 32,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,615 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front headlights slightly misted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear coil springs surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake pads approx 25% left

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,615 miles (+870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    568931186526
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,745 miles (+2)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    283046963528
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly misted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx 25% left

  3. Fail129,743 miles (+1,916)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,743 miles
    Test number
    378148340871
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly misted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads approx 25% left

  4. Pass127,827 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    458001957030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail127,824 miles (+3,486)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    768345666731
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side inop on BOTH sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,338 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    605034944715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,708 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    758056340822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm markers

  8. Fail120,706 miles (+4,071)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    382096907224
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2mm markers

  9. Pass116,635 miles (+4,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    846866695785
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror repeater damaged,but still operational
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre ,close to limits

  10. Pass111,653 miles (+6,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    231293774983
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to the legal limit

  11. Pass105,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    634647938259
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
    • 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)

  12. Fail10,432 miles (-88,740)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,432 miles
    Test number
    511191836258
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
    • 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)

  13. Pass99,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    692694611198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,172 miles (+6,733)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,172 miles
    Test number
    921230416363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass92,439 miles (+6,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    279341335184
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteExhaust mounting adrift but still surported

  16. Pass86,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,015 miles
    Test number
    188057644193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail86,015 miles (+6,481)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,015 miles
    Test number
    437357544118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail79,534 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    407631643169
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass79,534 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    858541843134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass73,245 miles (+6,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    856992842148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,854 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    259580931466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm has slight play

  22. Fail66,854 miles (+7,447)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    675730431101
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm has slight play

  23. Pass59,407 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    471959940170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    173438049146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail51,815 miles (+7,419)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,815 miles
    Test number
    582456749107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass44,396 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    754221358168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,443 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,443 miles
    Test number
    702404397079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,070 miles
    Test number
    383391796261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 ORF

Does Y281 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 ORF expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 ORF?
The MOT on Y281 ORF expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 ORF done?
Y281 ORF was recorded at 130,615 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has Y281 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 ORF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 ORF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 ORF find?
Y281 ORF passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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