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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y298 GKKMOT history

Y298 GKK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

Y298 GKK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
116,817 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 GKK
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
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 GKK was last recorded at 116,817 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 2,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,764 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,053 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,817 miles
  • 2021 – 114,764 miles
  • 2020 – 112,957 miles
  • 2019 – 111,038 miles
  • 2018 – 108,777 miles
  • 2017 – 105,842 miles
  • 2016 – 103,295 miles
  • 2015 – 100,129 miles
  • 2014 – 97,663 miles
  • 2013 – 94,260 miles
  • 2012 – 92,142 miles
  • 2011 – 88,363 miles
  • 2010 – 84,506 miles
  • 2009 – 81,081 miles
  • 2008 – 76,014 miles
  • 2007 – 71,290 miles
  • 2006 – 65,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front seat base loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,817 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    886946971860
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail116,817 miles (+2,053)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    108634007878
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass114,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,764 miles
    Test number
    426166761375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail114,764 miles (+1,807)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,764 miles
    Test number
    218795634490
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    593674940386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,957 miles (+1,919)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    546678006651
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass111,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    734844712808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base loose

  8. Fail111,038 miles (+2,261)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,038 miles
    Test number
    692205208051
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base loose

  9. Pass108,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    181112872890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat base loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail108,777 miles (+2,935)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,777 miles
    Test number
    303990561798
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat base loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    947508371280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,842 miles (+2,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    806089960589
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass103,295 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    806813944816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,129 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    534199247642
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass97,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    689594844317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,663 miles (+3,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    437844444482
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  17. Pass94,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    445247423335
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail94,260 miles (+2,118)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    497296923496
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,142 miles (+3,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    376067512346
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass88,363 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    399845621339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,506 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    932340030310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,081 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    452391949309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,014 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    470154638321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,290 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    503964637360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    101856826320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 GKK

Does Y298 GKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 GKK expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 GKK?
The MOT on Y298 GKK expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 GKK done?
Y298 GKK was recorded at 116,817 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has Y298 GKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 GKK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 GKK 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 Y298 GKK find?
Y298 GKK passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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