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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y285 RBCMOT history

Y285 RBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

Y285 RBC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
87,444 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 RBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 RBC was last recorded at 87,444 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 4,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,193 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,251 miles
Average per year
2,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,444 miles
  • 2023 – 83,193 miles
  • 2022 – 80,112 miles
  • 2021 – 75,784 miles
  • 2020 – 72,999 miles
  • 2019 – 56,532 miles
  • 2018 – 55,717 miles
  • 2017 – 55,596 miles
  • 2016 – 54,891 miles
  • 2015 – 53,793 miles
  • 2014 – 52,468 miles
  • 2013 – 51,010 miles
  • 2012 – 49,346 miles
  • 2011 – 47,455 miles
  • 2010 – 45,138 miles
  • 2009 – 42,431 miles
  • 2008 – 40,420 miles
  • 2007 – 37,543 miles
  • 2006 – 33,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,444 miles (+4,251)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,444 miles
    Test number
    291753528879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORROSION

  2. Pass83,193 miles (+3,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,193 miles
    Test number
    758606504427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,112 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    233726246906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,784 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    457197125430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,999 miles (+16,467)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    672224231036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,532 miles (+815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    285844501775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexy covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexy covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass55,717 miles (+121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    934597574818
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small windscreen chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,596 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    686547927488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes are greased
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes are greased

  9. Fail55,596 miles (+705)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    945001966714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes are greased
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes are greased

  10. Pass54,891 miles (+1,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    233410322369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass53,793 miles (+1,325)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,793 miles
    Test number
    208821925481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSome front and rear brake pipes are greased

  12. Pass52,468 miles (+1,458)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    795102434166
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteSome front and rear brake pipes are greased

  13. Pass51,010 miles (+1,664)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    576284643195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass49,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,346 miles
    Test number
    928116262146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail49,346 miles (+1,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,346 miles
    Test number
    646066962175
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass47,455 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    126315181149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,138 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,138 miles
    Test number
    701716580133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,431 miles (+2,011)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    971693479173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear steel brake pipes are slightly coroded

  19. Pass40,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,420 miles
    Test number
    583423698132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,420 miles (+2,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,420 miles
    Test number
    850252398134
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass37,543 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    182837587124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,389 miles
    Test number
    280518076425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 RBC

Does Y285 RBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 RBC expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 RBC?
The MOT on Y285 RBC expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 RBC done?
Y285 RBC was recorded at 87,444 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 2,925 miles a year.
Has Y285 RBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 RBC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y285 RBC 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 RBC find?
Y285 RBC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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