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Mercedes-Benz C200

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y298 YGCMOT history

Y298 YGC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C200 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y298 YGC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
93,596 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 YGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 YGC was last recorded at 93,596 miles on 5 May 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,549 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,596 miles
  • 2025 – 90,967 miles
  • 2024 – 77,930 miles
  • 2023 – 77,849 miles
  • 2021 – 76,766 miles
  • 2020 – 75,960 miles
  • 2019 – 68,880 miles
  • 2018 – 61,950 miles
  • 2017 – 56,203 miles
  • 2016 – 55,790 miles
  • 2015 – 48,010 miles
  • 2014 – 36,650 miles
  • 2013 – 36,350 miles
  • 2012 – 36,300 miles
  • 2011 – 35,390 miles
  • 2010 – 32,296 miles
  • 2009 – 28,789 miles
  • 2008 – 25,238 miles
  • 2007 – 21,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,596 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,596 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    624158729903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,549 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    411631624123
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre on limit on inside
    • AdvisoryReusing on rear brake pipes, perrishing rear hoses
  3. Pass90,967 miles (+372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    586008618165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail90,595 miles (+12,665)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    484546887505
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass77,930 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,930 miles
    Test number
    697781527387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,849 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    596954229430
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes leading to hoses/caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail77,848 miles (+1,082)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    133288292976
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes leading to hoses/caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,766 miles (+806)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    139152127566
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge - Attention needed! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass75,960 miles (+7,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    367915492503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass68,880 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,880 miles
    Test number
    392333493173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Fail68,848 miles (+6,898)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    590054469453
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass61,950 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    310762330476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,203 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    253923074689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,790 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    525899539720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,010 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    909523615213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,160 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    796103535195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,650 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    369900794030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,350 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    986289183046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,300 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    508878882071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,390 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    495992851075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,296 miles (+3,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    130181450043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass28,789 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    734496559044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,706 miles (+3,468)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,706 miles
    Test number
    294111259088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  24. Pass25,238 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    240267258044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,780 miles
    Test number
    274007447058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 YGC

Does Y298 YGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 YGC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 YGC?
The MOT on Y298 YGC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 YGC done?
Y298 YGC was recorded at 93,596 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has Y298 YGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 YGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y298 YGC 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 YGC find?
Y298 YGC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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