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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y287 HFCMOT history

Y287 HFC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

Y287 HFC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
141,580 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 HFC was last recorded at 141,580 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,580 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,580 miles
  • 2023 – 128,423 miles
  • 2021 – 116,992 miles
  • 2020 – 116,256 miles
  • 2019 – 114,619 miles
  • 2018 – 111,933 miles
  • 2017 – 108,751 miles
  • 2016 – 105,986 miles
  • 2015 – 102,752 miles
  • 2014 – 99,636 miles
  • 2013 – 95,660 miles
  • 2012 – 91,899 miles
  • 2011 – 88,571 miles
  • 2010 – 84,357 miles
  • 2009 – 77,725 miles
  • 2008 – 68,608 miles
  • 2007 – 55,321 miles
  • 2006 – 40,624 miles
  • 2005 – 25,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,580 miles
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear middle brake light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,580 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,580 miles
    Test number
    298194546570
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear middle brake light not working

  2. Fail141,580 miles (+13,157)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,580 miles
    Test number
    545344798942
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both front corners emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both front nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear middle brake light not working

  3. Pass128,423 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,423 miles
    Test number
    264978376563
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,419 miles (+10,459)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,419 miles
    Test number
    534292040984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,960 miles (+968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,960 miles
    Test number
    831184734159
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms & sub frame has slight corrosion

  6. Pass116,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    179999565008
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail116,992 miles (+736)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    757172416028
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,256 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,256 miles
    Test number
    928468412309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,619 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    444499868619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,933 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    554183797089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,751 miles
    Test number
    213029610376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,750 miles (+2,764)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    317839548758
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom arm rear at front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm on the front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass105,986 miles (+3,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    827022761931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass102,752 miles (+3,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    299274796050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,636 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,636 miles
    Test number
    398962474219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,635 miles (+3,975)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    937819464227
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass95,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    346376373264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,660 miles (+3,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    789346573288
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass91,899 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    307466672490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    728728571294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,571 miles (+4,214)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    339688571217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,357 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    190164570290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,725 miles (+9,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,725 miles
    Test number
    661755169253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,608 miles (+13,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    670076478272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass55,321 miles (+14,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    782948777209
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working-- no wiring visible

  26. Pass40,624 miles (+14,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    163396576282
    • NoteCentre stop light not working no wires visible

  27. Pass25,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    25,685 miles
    Test number
    691936585219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 HFC

Does Y287 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 HFC expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 HFC?
The MOT on Y287 HFC expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 HFC done?
Y287 HFC was recorded at 141,580 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has Y287 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 HFC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y287 HFC 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 HFC find?
Y287 HFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged both front nearside and offside; rear brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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