
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
Y39 EWLMOT history
Y39 EWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,047 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 130,047 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y39 EWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y39 EWL was last recorded at 130,047 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 3,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 126,512 miles · 29 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,535 miles
- Average per year
- 5,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 130,047 miles
- 2021 – 126,512 miles
- 2020 – 122,827 miles
- 2019 – 118,003 miles
- 2018 – 111,500 miles
- 2017 – 104,965 miles
- 2016 – 99,318 miles
- 2015 – 94,945 miles
- 2013 – 91,024 miles
- 2012 – 85,111 miles
- 2011 – 76,892 miles
- 2010 – 69,281 miles
- 2009 – 61,013 miles
- 2008 – 53,080 miles
- 2007 – 51,533 miles
- 2006 – 50,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryEngine light staying on
- AdvisoryExhaust rear bracket brocken
- AdvisoryRear diff bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine cover/under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Gear box slightly misty (oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front seat pad insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,047 miles (+3,535)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 130,047 miles
- Test number
- 794089258169
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll 4 wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryEngine light staying on
- AdvisoryExhaust rear bracket brocken
- AdvisoryRear diff bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked
Pass126,512 miles (+3,685)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 126,512 miles
- Test number
- 982527147984
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault
Pass122,827 miles (+4,824)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 122,827 miles
- Test number
- 432444499548
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,003 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,003 miles
- Test number
- 953056772192
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
- AdvisoryGear box slightly misty (oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat pad insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Fail118,003 miles (+6,503)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,003 miles
- Test number
- 660032864621
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
- AdvisoryGear box slightly misty (oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat pad insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Pass111,500 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 111,500 miles
- Test number
- 754488161008
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,500 miles (+6,535)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,500 miles
- Test number
- 729099269649
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,965 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,965 miles
- Test number
- 695869081624
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail104,965 miles (+5,647)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,965 miles
- Test number
- 470099256156
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass99,318 miles (+4,373)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,318 miles
- Test number
- 207585275368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath.
Pass94,945 miles (+2)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,945 miles
- Test number
- 615908725182
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear reverse lamp staying on
Fail94,943 miles (+3,919)20 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,943 miles
- Test number
- 266804015491
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear reverse lamp staying on
Pass91,024 miles (+5,913)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 91,024 miles
- Test number
- 307374653130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,111 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,111 miles
- Test number
- 266798852429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEML light staying on
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail85,111 miles (+8,219)3 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,111 miles
- Test number
- 277778552170
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEML light staying on
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass76,892 miles (+105)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,892 miles
- Test number
- 226147161422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOuter Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
Fail76,787 miles (+7,506)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,787 miles
- Test number
- 299920261125
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOuter Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers
Pass69,281 miles (+8,268)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,281 miles
- Test number
- 254450070191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
Pass61,013 miles (+7,933)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 61,013 miles
- Test number
- 522075859151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,080 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,080 miles
- Test number
- 283496858483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,533 miles (+1,411)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 51,533 miles
- Test number
- 210524797050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,122 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 50,122 miles
- Test number
- 394164516429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y39 EWL
- Does Y39 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y39 EWL expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y39 EWL?
- The MOT on Y39 EWL expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y39 EWL done?
- Y39 EWL was recorded at 130,047 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
- Has Y39 EWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y39 EWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y39 EWL 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 Y39 EWL find?
- Y39 EWL passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.
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