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Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y312 GECMOT history

Y312 GEC is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

Y312 GEC purple Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2025
Mileage
100,923 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 GEC was last recorded at 100,923 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 6,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2012: 52,984 miles, lower than 56,063 miles on 4 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,419 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,504 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,923 miles
  • 2023 – 94,419 miles
  • 2021 – 81,332 miles
  • 2020 – 68,707 miles
  • 2019 – 66,430 miles
  • 2016 – 61,854 miles
  • 2015 – 59,961 miles
  • 2014 – 57,629 miles
  • 2013 – 55,277 miles
  • 2012 – 53,009 miles
  • 2011 – 56,063 miles
  • 2010 – 48,225 miles
  • 2009 – 44,949 miles
  • 2008 – 42,066 miles
  • 2007 – 37,963 miles
  • 2006 – 34,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,923 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower door corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower door corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,923 miles (+6,504)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    205310474644
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower door corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    212093984732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass145,379 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,379 km
    Test number
    281095798711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,332 miles (+12,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    574612478396
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass68,707 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,707 miles
    Test number
    444137843756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    664041401521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,430 miles (+4,576)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    448903524870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass61,854 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    544771669322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,961 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    578336775157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,629 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,629 miles
    Test number
    245540894115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,277 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,277 miles
    Test number
    345979673117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,009 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    419095402251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,984 miles (-3,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,984 miles
    Test number
    315950602218
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass56,063 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    265045681111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,225 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,225 miles
    Test number
    494190700280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,949 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    894995399148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,066 miles (+4,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,066 miles
    Test number
    230946098407
    • NoteSlight lift in offside of steering rack

  18. Pass37,963 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    813139697100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    160679496189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 GEC

Does Y312 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 GEC expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 GEC?
The MOT on Y312 GEC expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 GEC done?
Y312 GEC was recorded at 100,923 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has Y312 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 GEC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y312 GEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y312 GEC find?
Y312 GEC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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