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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y291 LGUMOT history

Y291 LGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

Y291 LGU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
123,325 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 LGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 LGU was last recorded at 123,325 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,319 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,325 miles
  • 2022 – 123,319 miles
  • 2021 – 122,793 miles
  • 2020 – 122,222 miles
  • 2019 – 121,166 miles
  • 2018 – 120,131 miles
  • 2017 – 119,681 miles
  • 2016 – 119,040 miles
  • 2015 – 116,355 miles
  • 2014 – 112,532 miles
  • 2013 – 108,425 miles
  • 2012 – 104,423 miles
  • 2011 – 100,489 miles
  • 2010 – 96,151 miles
  • 2009 – 91,944 miles
  • 2008 – 87,202 miles
  • 2007 – 84,859 miles
  • 2006 – 81,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    760649786113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail123,325 miles (+6)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    440695097154
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,319 miles (+526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,319 miles
    Test number
    664127247506
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass122,793 miles (+571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,793 miles
    Test number
    956374870360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,222 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,222 miles
    Test number
    870560283827
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail122,219 miles (+1,053)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,219 miles
    Test number
    254100728117
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass121,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    818518940248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail121,166 miles (+1,035)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    991443568041
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,131 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    173804207611
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass119,681 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    837983287852
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail119,681 miles (+641)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,681 miles
    Test number
    678187490134
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass119,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    722611603057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail119,040 miles (+7)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    309605338850
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail119,033 miles (+2,678)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,033 miles
    Test number
    172220931793
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass116,355 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,355 miles
    Test number
    418005175081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,532 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    666552774002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass108,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,425 miles
    Test number
    756145173089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,425 miles (+4,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,425 miles
    Test number
    187304173457
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,423 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    426405872073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,489 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,489 miles
    Test number
    328314271038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass96,151 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    144545870002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,944 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    604665979091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass87,202 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,202 miles
    Test number
    100745878435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,859 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    390633277020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    872893676059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 LGU

Does Y291 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 LGU expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 LGU?
The MOT on Y291 LGU expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 LGU done?
Y291 LGU was recorded at 123,325 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 2,386 miles a year.
Has Y291 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 LGU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y291 LGU 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 Y291 LGU find?
Y291 LGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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