
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc
Y297 PWJMOT history
Y297 PWJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 44,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 44,281 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 PWJ
- 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
- 20 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 PWJ was last recorded at 44,281 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,534 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,747 miles
- Average per year
- 1,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,281 miles
- 2025 – 40,534 miles
- 2024 – 38,611 miles
- 2023 – 36,483 miles
- 2022 – 34,124 miles
- 2021 – 30,799 miles
- 2020 – 29,088 miles
- 2019 – 28,549 miles
- 2018 – 27,902 miles
- 2016 – 27,901 miles
- 2014 – 23,604 miles
- 2012 – 23,577 miles
- 2011 – 22,696 miles
- 2010 – 21,536 miles
- 2008 – 17,927 miles
- 2007 – 16,223 miles
- 2006 – 14,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 245/40/17 Excelon (0715)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,281 miles (+3,747)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 44,281 miles
- Test number
- 622669311215
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass40,534 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 40,534 miles
- Test number
- 224755907706
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 245/40/17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 225/45/17 Winrun (0115) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 245/40/17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play In Rack Inner Joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe & All Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail40,534 miles (+1,923)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,534 miles
- Test number
- 155866447736
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 245/40/17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 225/45/17 Winrun (0115) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 245/40/17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play In Rack Inner Joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe & All Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass38,611 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 38,611 miles
- Test number
- 475982012507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nail\Screw In The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245\40\17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225\45\17 Winrun (0115) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245\40\17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe & Rear Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail38,610 miles (+2,127)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,610 miles
- Test number
- 113030450850
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre Exhaust Hanger Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Nail\Screw In The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245\40\17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225\45\17 Winrun (0115) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245\40\17 Excelon (0715) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe & Rear Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,483 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 36,483 miles
- Test number
- 965765586324
- AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust showing sign of corrosion
Fail36,483 miles (+2,359)1 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,483 miles
- Test number
- 310212929775
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust showing sign of corrosion
Pass34,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 34,124 miles
- Test number
- 441983867608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,124 miles (+3,325)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,124 miles
- Test number
- 716352063962
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass30,799 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 30,799 miles
- Test number
- 173898141899
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail30,798 miles (+1,710)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,798 miles
- Test number
- 636122169819
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass29,088 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 29,088 miles
- Test number
- 174175373525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 28,549 miles
- Test number
- 205500619002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,549 miles (+647)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,549 miles
- Test number
- 465407077189
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass27,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 27,902 miles
- Test number
- 725521654780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,902 miles (+1)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,902 miles
- Test number
- 838851504383
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play track tube (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak from gearbox sump pan
Pass27,901 miles (+3)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 27,901 miles
- Test number
- 641816105718
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger bracket insecure/corroded middle
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges void of tread and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox
Fail27,898 miles (+4,294)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,898 miles
- Test number
- 958896100174
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust hanger bracket insecure/corroded middle
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges void of tread and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox
Pass23,604 miles2 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 23,604 miles
- Test number
- 317126094470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteExhaust centre section corroded
- NoteGearbox oil leak (sump corroded)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracked and perished
- NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre tread cracked and perished
- NoteSensor broken off offside front antiroll bar
- NoteWindscreen wipers in poor condition
Fail23,604 miles (+27)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,604 miles
- Test number
- 658736594254
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteExhaust centre section corroded
- NoteGearbox oil leak (sump corroded)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall cracked and perished
- NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre tread cracked and perished
- NoteSensor broken off offside front antiroll bar
- NoteWindscreen wipers in poor condition
Pass23,577 miles (+881)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,577 miles
- Test number
- 109811832249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass22,696 miles (+1,160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,696 miles
- Test number
- 258768491053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass21,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,536 miles
- Test number
- 132707460495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,536 miles (+3,609)3 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,536 miles
- Test number
- 901895060026
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteEng mani light on
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
- NoteSlight trans leak
- NoteTrans pan corroded
- NoteUnderside surface corrosion
Pass17,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 17,927 miles
- Test number
- 142269828154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,924 miles (+1,701)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,924 miles
- Test number
- 260049528455
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass16,223 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 16,223 miles
- Test number
- 814200927113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,221 miles (+2,126)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,221 miles
- Test number
- 213027817177
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass14,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 14,095 miles
- Test number
- 270367936122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,095 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,095 miles
- Test number
- 220426936118
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Questions about Y297 PWJ
- Does Y297 PWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 PWJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 PWJ?
- The MOT on Y297 PWJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y297 PWJ done?
- Y297 PWJ was recorded at 44,281 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,484 miles a year.
- Has Y297 PWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 PWJ has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y297 PWJ 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 Y297 PWJ find?
- Y297 PWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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