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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y296 ORFMOT history

Y296 ORF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y296 ORF blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,293 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 ORF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 ORF was last recorded at 124,293 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,290 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,293 miles
  • 2025 – 119,608 miles
  • 2024 – 113,110 miles
  • 2023 – 106,724 miles
  • 2022 – 102,093 miles
  • 2020 – 98,014 miles
  • 2019 – 89,429 miles
  • 2018 – 75,092 miles
  • 2017 – 61,468 miles
  • 2016 – 54,054 miles
  • 2015 – 46,735 miles
  • 2014 – 40,816 miles
  • 2012 – 31,447 miles
  • 2011 – 24,876 miles
  • 2010 – 23,451 miles
  • 2009 – 22,025 miles
  • 2008 – 20,642 miles
  • 2007 – 18,993 miles
  • 2006 – 16,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,293 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Centre section hanger detached, still secure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion near flexible join (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Have tracking checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,293 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    268168418129
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Centre section hanger detached, still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion near flexible join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail124,290 miles (+4,682)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    719513092131
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective Centre section hanger detached, still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion near flexible join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass119,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    185658948655
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER

  4. Fail119,608 miles (+6,498)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    984222937190
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE
    • AdvisorySLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER

  5. Pass113,110 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,110 miles
    Test number
    116261418277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING
    • AdvisoryVERY SLIGHT SURFACE RUST ON N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

  6. Fail113,110 miles (+6,386)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,110 miles
    Test number
    623251486812
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AND PERISHING
    • AdvisoryREAR NUMBER PLATE FADEING
    • AdvisoryVERY SLIGHT SURFACE RUST ON N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

  7. Pass106,724 miles (+4,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    689876181004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,093 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    763860453978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    400700111109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,014 miles (+8,585)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,014 miles
    Test number
    105655900661
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    421449315418
    • AdvisoryN/S /F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRES

  12. Fail89,429 miles (+14,337)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,429 miles
    Test number
    620898477737
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S /F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRES

  13. Pass75,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    489189153547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail75,092 miles (+13,624)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    224819705217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass61,468 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,468 miles
    Test number
    300275979529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,577 miles (+5,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,577 miles
    Test number
    704314889965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHave tracking checked
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner edge

  17. Pass54,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    174250516258
    • AdvisoryHave tracking checked

  18. Fail54,054 miles (+7,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    870295760091
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHave tracking checked

  19. Pass46,735 miles (+5,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,735 miles
    Test number
    107577135024
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,816 miles (+9,369)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,816 miles
    Test number
    697031554068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass31,447 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,447 miles
    Test number
    519188752293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,876 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    309019251400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,704 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    878232751018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass23,451 miles (+1,426)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    23,451 miles
    Test number
    330599440069
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front valve stems too long

  25. Pass22,025 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,025 miles
    Test number
    243412729035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass20,642 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,642 miles
    Test number
    142512448054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,993 miles (+2,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,993 miles
    Test number
    771973447050
    • NoteBoth front reaction arm bushes starting to split slightly

  28. Pass16,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,736 miles
    Test number
    242098246050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 ORF

Does Y296 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 ORF is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 ORF?
The MOT on Y296 ORF is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 ORF done?
Y296 ORF was recorded at 124,293 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,356 miles a year.
Has Y296 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 ORF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y296 ORF 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 Y296 ORF find?
Y296 ORF passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside exhaust mounting defective centre section hanger detached, still secure; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion near flexible join; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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