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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y304 LWCMOT history

Y304 LWC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y304 LWC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,742 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 LWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 LWC was last recorded at 152,742 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,647 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,095 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,742 miles
  • 2025 – 151,647 miles
  • 2024 – 150,254 miles
  • 2023 – 148,552 miles
  • 2022 – 145,396 miles
  • 2021 – 141,364 miles
  • 2020 – 140,005 miles
  • 2019 – 134,504 miles
  • 2018 – 129,869 miles
  • 2017 – 125,780 miles
  • 2015 – 119,729 miles
  • 2014 – 117,255 miles
  • 2013 – 114,278 miles
  • 2012 – 109,974 miles
  • 2011 – 104,060 miles
  • 2010 – 95,866 miles
  • 2009 – 86,192 miles
  • 2008 – 75,508 miles
  • 2007 – 66,174 miles
  • 2006 – 55,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,742 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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,742 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,742 miles
    Test number
    835721932994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,647 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    660175178359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,254 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    136269881150
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass148,552 miles (+3,156)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,552 miles
    Test number
    997687093509
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner & Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass145,396 miles (+4,032)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,396 miles
    Test number
    736182509869
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    161394327268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion rear under side

  7. Fail141,364 miles (+1,359)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    883569613078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch minor corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion rear under side

  8. Pass140,005 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,005 miles
    Test number
    598771138999
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,005 miles (+5,501)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,005 miles
    Test number
    510043310014
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    778332667632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,504 miles (+4,635)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    968229941338
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass129,869 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    767487011467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    314311624850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail125,780 miles (+6,051)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    408381976624
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass119,729 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    351683889119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    387688384225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,255 miles (+2,977)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    577967684276
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass114,278 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,278 miles
    Test number
    345878093430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,974 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    439056882287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass104,060 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,060 miles
    Test number
    556793181243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,866 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    763701890236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,192 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    971595399232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,113 miles (+10,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,113 miles
    Test number
    134890899241
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass75,508 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    222151288221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    641554187285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,174 miles (+11,117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    662664887294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass55,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    913182096225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 LWC

Does Y304 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 LWC is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 LWC?
The MOT on Y304 LWC is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 LWC done?
Y304 LWC was recorded at 152,742 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has Y304 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 LWC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y304 LWC 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 Y304 LWC find?
Y304 LWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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