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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

Y317 GACMOT history

Y317 GAC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

Y317 GAC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,623 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 GAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 GAC was last recorded at 138,623 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,138 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,485 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,623 miles
  • 2024 – 137,138 miles
  • 2023 – 134,765 miles
  • 2022 – 132,001 miles
  • 2021 – 127,700 miles
  • 2020 – 126,509 miles
  • 2019 – 124,982 miles
  • 2018 – 123,768 miles
  • 2017 – 122,942 miles
  • 2015 – 122,473 miles
  • 2014 – 121,444 miles
  • 2013 – 119,775 miles
  • 2012 – 117,218 miles
  • 2011 – 111,328 miles
  • 2010 – 100,738 miles
  • 2009 – 95,816 miles
  • 2008 – 90,810 miles
  • 2007 – 86,201 miles
  • 2006 – 80,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,623 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,623 miles
    Test number
    508037380671
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail138,623 miles (+1,485)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,623 miles
    Test number
    877883476129
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass137,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    999474535814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,138 miles (+2,373)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    303108521296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,765 miles (+2,764)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    845468079399
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  6. Pass132,001 miles (+4,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    830585388035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass127,700 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    382947079744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail127,700 miles (+1,191)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    153092692999
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass126,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    342573646493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail126,509 miles (+1,527)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    361464553379
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,982 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    378736883315
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted

  12. Pass123,768 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    392967624266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount worn

  13. Fail123,767 miles (+825)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    756187648952
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear diff mount worn

  14. Pass122,942 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    883047253529
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low, on 3mm - 225/45R17

  15. Fail122,942 miles (+469)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    151543017188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint And dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low, on 3mm - 225/45R17

  16. Pass122,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    102208712698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,473 miles (+1,029)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    707330682273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass121,444 miles (+1,669)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,444 miles
    Test number
    257962804313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating

  19. Pass119,775 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,775 miles
    Test number
    455898083226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  20. Fail119,775 miles (+2,557)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,775 miles
    Test number
    486147483232
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  21. Pass117,218 miles (+5,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    376864082248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass111,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    327226171232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail111,328 miles (+10,590)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    928236571223
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass100,738 miles (+13)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    850868170234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn - pads approx 4mm
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner track rod joint

  25. Fail100,725 miles (+4,909)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,725 miles
    Test number
    520902570264
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn - pads approx 4mm
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner track rod joint

  26. Pass95,816 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    260138159256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  27. Fail95,796 miles (+4,986)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,796 miles
    Test number
    913733059237
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  28. Pass90,810 miles (+4,609)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    313066658297
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm.
    • NoteFront wipers poor.

  29. Pass86,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    353356757455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail86,201 miles (+6,006)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    874826057218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake poor n/s

  31. Pass80,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    882354656225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y317 GAC

Does Y317 GAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y317 GAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y317 GAC?
The MOT on Y317 GAC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y317 GAC done?
Y317 GAC was recorded at 138,623 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has Y317 GAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 GAC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y317 GAC 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 Y317 GAC find?
Y317 GAC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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