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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y32 RDLMOT history

Y32 RDL is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 237,615 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

Y32 RDL green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2022
Mileage
237,615 km
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y32 RDL was last recorded at 237,615 km on 25 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2014: 82,784 miles, lower than 802,784 miles on 23 Jun 2014.

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

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 237,615 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail237,615 km
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Lift in offside steering rack mechanism

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail237,615 km4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,615 km
    Test number
    351310096448
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  2. Pass233,425 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    233,425 miles
    Test number
    738478727342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in offside steering rack mechanism
  3. Fail233,422 miles (+99,591)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,422 miles
    Test number
    665124004194
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in offside steering rack mechanism
  4. Pass133,831 miles (+12,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    922298629920
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,219 miles (+10,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,219 miles
    Test number
    456678178563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    498949684234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,242 miles (+8,536)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    287151208745
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass101,706 miles (+9,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    327006897664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge
  9. Fail92,115 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,115 miles
    Test number
    289904675138
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  10. Pass92,115 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,115 miles
    Test number
    659764275117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,784 miles (-720,000)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,784 miles
    Test number
    326685574127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail802,784 miles (+727,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    802,784 miles
    Test number
    986014574181
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass75,630 miles (+4,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    997175373199
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Fail70,782 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    559818482149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass70,782 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,782 miles
    Test number
    998678682104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,077 miles (+4,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,077 miles
    Test number
    546137461113
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  17. Pass61,409 miles (+6,273)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    221873770438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,136 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    913472869142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,388 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    290594988442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,216 miles (+4,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    384089097284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass44,446 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,446 miles
    Test number
    492053867174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre nearing 2mm wear band
    • NoteAdvise plastic underbody covers fitted making examination difficult
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak
  22. Fail44,441 miles (+5,995)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,441 miles
    Test number
    270128957195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise nearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteAdvise plastic underbody covers fitted making examination difficult
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads getting low 2to3mm approx
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leaks
  23. Pass38,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    431752256067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y32 RDL

Does Y32 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 RDL expired on 17 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 RDL?
The MOT on Y32 RDL expired on 17 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 RDL done?
Y32 RDL was recorded at 237,615 km at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022.
Has Y32 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 RDL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y32 RDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y32 RDL find?
Y32 RDL failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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