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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

Y3 AXEMOT history

Y3 AXE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

Y3 AXE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 AXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 AXE was last recorded at 134,578 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,179 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
7,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,578 miles
  • 2025 – 127,179 miles
  • 2024 – 120,091 miles
  • 2023 – 112,509 miles
  • 2022 – 98,366 miles
  • 2021 – 87,012 miles
  • 2020 – 82,483 miles
  • 2019 – 70,536 miles
  • 2018 – 56,149 miles
  • 2017 – 54,264 miles
  • 2016 – 49,760 miles
  • 2015 – 45,696 miles
  • 2014 – 36,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock Absorbers corroding at upper attachments
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,578 miles (+7,399)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,578 miles
    Test number
    837468560265
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock Absorbers corroding at upper attachments
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding when rotated by hand
  2. Pass127,179 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    986777399234
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes front to rear
  3. Fail127,179 miles (+7,088)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    885504661261
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes front to rear
  4. Pass120,091 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    127391496787
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers
  5. Fail120,091 miles (+7,582)1 dangerous1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    390535725399
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers
  6. Pass112,509 miles (+61)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,509 miles
    Test number
    123734800820
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail112,448 miles (+14,082)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,448 miles
    Test number
    653284078966
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass98,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    223487343125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail98,366 miles (+11,354)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    769628993245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass87,012 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,012 miles
    Test number
    693698555833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail87,011 miles (+4,528)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,011 miles
    Test number
    297416454077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass82,483 miles (+11,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    555018549446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,536 miles (+14,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    323685893690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,149 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    968238550266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,264 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    836742428806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,760 miles (+4,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    994230586378
    • AdvisoryFront O/S/F AND N/SF WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.0MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.0MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass45,696 miles (+8,838)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    569512135142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass36,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    177958464182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 AXE

Does Y3 AXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 AXE is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 AXE?
The MOT on Y3 AXE is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 AXE done?
Y3 AXE was recorded at 134,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,944 miles a year.
Has Y3 AXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 AXE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 AXE 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 Y3 AXE find?
Y3 AXE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair; front shock absorbers corroding at upper attachments, and 1 more.

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