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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y281 PBYMOT history

Y281 PBY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2022.

Y281 PBY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
128,195 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 PBY
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 PBY was last recorded at 128,195 miles on 25 Feb 2022, 8,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,751 miles · 8 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,444 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,195 miles
  • 2021 – 119,751 miles
  • 2020 – 117,429 miles
  • 2019 – 111,230 miles
  • 2018 – 103,446 miles
  • 2017 – 95,109 miles
  • 2015 – 92,313 miles
  • 2014 – 88,324 miles
  • 2013 – 84,148 miles
  • 2012 – 74,591 miles
  • 2011 – 65,685 miles
  • 2010 – 58,352 miles
  • 2009 – 49,764 miles
  • 2008 – 42,659 miles
  • 2007 – 37,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • O/s/f tyre have cut and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,195 miles
    Test number
    570243973051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,195 miles (+8,444)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,195 miles
    Test number
    190416646429
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,751 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    638563431227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,429 miles (+6,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,429 miles
    Test number
    850860487231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,230 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,230 miles
    Test number
    232704289520
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre have cut and worn

  6. Fail111,202 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,202 miles
    Test number
    490400532294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre have cut and worn

  7. Pass103,446 miles (+8,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    448054555695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass95,109 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    976034994551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,313 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    981429993202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail92,311 miles (+3,987)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    824834435810
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass88,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    976534724311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,322 miles (+4,174)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    637333524381
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,148 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,148 miles
    Test number
    739643213318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,118 miles (+9,527)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,118 miles
    Test number
    976199103346
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,591 miles (+8,906)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    749153952160
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass65,685 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    529444401171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,352 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    841587500194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,764 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    802158909152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,659 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,659 miles
    Test number
    811890358159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    743171657162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 PBY

Does Y281 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 PBY expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 PBY?
The MOT on Y281 PBY expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 PBY done?
Y281 PBY was recorded at 128,195 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2022, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has Y281 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 PBY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 PBY 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 Y281 PBY find?
Y281 PBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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