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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y296 RALMOT history

Y296 RAL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

Y296 RAL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
137,477 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 RAL
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
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y296 RAL was last recorded at 137,477 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 2,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,034 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,443 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,477 miles
  • 2024 – 135,034 miles
  • 2022 – 132,445 miles
  • 2021 – 129,567 miles
  • 2020 – 125,613 miles
  • 2019 – 122,022 miles
  • 2018 – 118,202 miles
  • 2017 – 115,146 miles
  • 2016 – 108,536 miles
  • 2015 – 103,266 miles
  • 2014 – 94,964 miles
  • 2013 – 88,397 miles
  • 2012 – 76,068 miles
  • 2011 – 65,424 miles
  • 2010 – 56,529 miles
  • 2009 – 49,747 miles
  • 2008 – 47,199 miles
  • 2007 – 43,001 miles
  • 2006 – 39,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,477 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low. (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp beam slightly detiorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,477 miles (+2,443)3 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    992457107990
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,034 miles (+2,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    847810386449
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass132,445 miles (+2,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,445 miles
    Test number
    495018901371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass129,567 miles (+3,954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,567 miles
    Test number
    198223170023
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,613 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,613 miles
    Test number
    226006154235
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam slightly detiorated

  6. Fail125,612 miles (+3,590)4 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    456819386662
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken in half (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam slightly detiorated

  7. Pass122,022 miles (+3,820)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    231638236394
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,202 miles (+3,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    126223698498
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass115,146 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    314703272755
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edges wearing low

  10. Pass108,536 miles (+5,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    957521096033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass103,266 miles (+8,302)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,266 miles
    Test number
    805547705148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass94,964 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,964 miles
    Test number
    746119494063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,951 miles (+6,554)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    167797894497
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass88,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,397 miles
    Test number
    368220623150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,396 miles (+12,328)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    229990723421
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    259595812174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,048 miles (+10,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    307675012108
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,424 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,424 miles
    Test number
    428298601130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,322 miles (+8,793)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    509854601109
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,529 miles (+6,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    932236220168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass49,747 miles (+2,548)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    712786889057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre wall
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre wall

  22. Pass47,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    163545698094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail47,199 miles (+4,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    803645898070
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass43,001 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    684656087059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    452543296031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 RAL

Does Y296 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 RAL expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 RAL?
The MOT on Y296 RAL expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 RAL done?
Y296 RAL was recorded at 137,477 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has Y296 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 RAL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 RAL 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 RAL find?
Y296 RAL failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering; nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, and 10 more.

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