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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y287 PLEMOT history

Y287 PLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

Y287 PLE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,232 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 PLE
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 PLE was last recorded at 138,232 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,232 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,232 miles
  • 2024 – 136,273 miles
  • 2023 – 134,245 miles
  • 2022 – 130,544 miles
  • 2021 – 129,563 miles
  • 2019 – 128,783 miles
  • 2018 – 127,079 miles
  • 2017 – 124,228 miles
  • 2016 – 117,853 miles
  • 2015 – 111,386 miles
  • 2014 – 104,560 miles
  • 2013 – 97,507 miles
  • 2012 – 90,086 miles
  • 2011 – 82,528 miles
  • 2010 – 75,715 miles
  • 2009 – 67,938 miles
  • 2008 – 59,406 miles
  • 2007 – 50,579 miles
  • 2006 – 37,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,232 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,232 miles
    Test number
    839952318217
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,232 miles (+1,959)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,232 miles
    Test number
    391065064927
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,273 miles (+2,028)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,273 miles
    Test number
    575905416877
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,245 miles (+3,701)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,245 miles
    Test number
    143345686077
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass130,544 miles (+981)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,544 miles
    Test number
    446793758360
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass129,563 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    765392617192
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Fail129,562 miles (+779)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    822943366315
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  8. Pass128,783 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    569669955736
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail128,782 miles (+1,703)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,782 miles
    Test number
    235012376157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass127,079 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,079 miles
    Test number
    665329283543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  11. Fail127,065 miles (+51)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    321842480088
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  12. Fail127,014 miles (+2,786)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    123616099939
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass124,228 miles (+6,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,228 miles
    Test number
    468928294725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides .full inspection not carry out under trays fitted on front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass117,853 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,853 miles
    Test number
    654091527085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear metal brakes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass117,852 miles (+6,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,852 miles
    Test number
    155486625507
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass111,386 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,386 miles
    Test number
    177633585058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail111,384 miles (+6,824)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    165352385095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,560 miles (+7,053)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    108184184474
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass97,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    389192883045
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail97,507 miles (+7,421)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,507 miles
    Test number
    716505473084
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass90,086 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    579723082041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,528 miles (+6,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,528 miles
    Test number
    455990981006
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass75,715 miles (+7,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    361342080012
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass67,938 miles (+8,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    753295389049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,406 miles (+8,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,406 miles
    Test number
    273885488032
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass50,579 miles (+12,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    791685087041
    • NoteFront to rear undertrays fitted

  27. Pass37,947 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    242532816258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect. †Full under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Questions about Y287 PLE

Does Y287 PLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y287 PLE is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y287 PLE?
The MOT on Y287 PLE is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y287 PLE done?
Y287 PLE was recorded at 138,232 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has Y287 PLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 PLE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y287 PLE 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 PLE find?
Y287 PLE passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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