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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y285 EANMOT history

Y285 EAN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

Y285 EAN blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
135,635 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 EAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 EAN was last recorded at 135,635 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 13,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,881 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
13,754 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,635 miles
  • 2023 – 121,881 miles
  • 2022 – 104,648 miles
  • 2021 – 86,595 miles
  • 2020 – 72,971 miles
  • 2019 – 71,226 miles
  • 2018 – 67,893 miles
  • 2017 – 64,507 miles
  • 2016 – 61,916 miles
  • 2015 – 57,641 miles
  • 2014 – 56,744 miles
  • 2013 – 54,724 miles
  • 2012 – 50,932 miles
  • 2011 – 49,034 miles
  • 2010 – 45,221 miles
  • 2009 – 43,270 miles
  • 2008 – 38,605 miles
  • 2007 – 34,761 miles
  • 2006 – 31,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,635 miles
    Test number
    101822857936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

  2. Fail135,635 miles (+13,754)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,635 miles
    Test number
    888522093759
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

  3. Pass121,881 miles (+17,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    717843454289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar incorrectly seated

  4. Pass104,648 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    816503381964
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail104,648 miles (+18,053)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,648 miles
    Test number
    853544259764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,595 miles (+13,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    108935088189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,971 miles (+1,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    938068810203
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,226 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    227473664984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    647721632334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,893 miles (+3,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    872501105739
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass64,507 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    299555983559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,916 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    204482778729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,641 miles (+897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,641 miles
    Test number
    775124045041
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  14. Pass56,744 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    415294604133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,724 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    538296303100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    326479902132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail50,932 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    775218302100
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass49,034 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    198687141199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,221 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    941835540139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,270 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    173257949108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass41,137 miles (+2,532)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,137 miles
    Test number
    750737229079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinimum parking brake pedal travel.

  22. Pass38,605 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,605 miles
    Test number
    901044648138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass34,761 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,761 miles
    Test number
    200012247400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    594739826111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 EAN

Does Y285 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 EAN expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 EAN?
The MOT on Y285 EAN expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 EAN done?
Y285 EAN was recorded at 135,635 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has Y285 EAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 EAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y285 EAN 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 Y285 EAN find?
Y285 EAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 1 more.

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