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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y287 GAJMOT history

Y287 GAJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

Y287 GAJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2023
Mileage
90,834 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 GAJ was last recorded at 90,834 miles on 20 May 2022, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,455 miles · 8 May 2021
Between the last two tests
3,379 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,834 miles
  • 2021 – 87,455 miles
  • 2020 – 84,758 miles
  • 2019 – 81,235 miles
  • 2018 – 76,322 miles
  • 2017 – 73,097 miles
  • 2016 – 69,140 miles
  • 2015 – 65,917 miles
  • 2014 – 63,859 miles
  • 2013 – 61,003 miles
  • 2012 – 59,409 miles
  • 2011 – 57,370 miles
  • 2010 – 54,225 miles
  • 2009 – 49,147 miles
  • 2008 – 45,944 miles
  • 2007 – 40,908 miles
  • 2006 – 35,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,834 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    663543399017
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,834 miles (+3,379)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    924121640225
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,455 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    340677471120
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,453 miles (+2,695)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    925952132417
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,758 miles
    Test number
    101424396020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,758 miles (+3,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,758 miles
    Test number
    953473607226
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,235 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    880142220814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,196 miles (+4,874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    481726849571
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,322 miles (+3,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    550623982211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass73,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    289198634273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,097 miles (+3,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    393930990285
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass69,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    346156250783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,140 miles (+3,223)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    354284759326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass65,917 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    186760155166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,859 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    916646304269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,003 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,003 miles
    Test number
    717595983174
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,409 miles (+2,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    826266892140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass57,370 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    485929591189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    810120300252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,225 miles (+5,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    922840600205
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass49,147 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    302845699172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,944 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    553325308253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,944 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    974265408221
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,908 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    492114207293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    470620706219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y287 GAJ

Does Y287 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 GAJ expired on 1 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 GAJ?
The MOT on Y287 GAJ expired on 1 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 GAJ done?
Y287 GAJ was recorded at 90,834 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has Y287 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 GAJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y287 GAJ 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 Y287 GAJ find?
Y287 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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