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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

Y4 DEAMOT history

Y4 DEA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

Y4 DEA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,384 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 DEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 DEA was last recorded at 96,384 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,036 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,348 miles
Average per year
4,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,384 miles
  • 2025 – 90,036 miles
  • 2024 – 83,640 miles
  • 2023 – 77,287 miles
  • 2022 – 71,337 miles
  • 2021 – 67,472 miles
  • 2020 – 63,376 miles
  • 2019 – 58,978 miles
  • 2018 – 53,202 miles
  • 2017 – 48,290 miles
  • 2016 – 44,257 miles
  • 2015 – 39,282 miles
  • 2014 – 36,364 miles
  • 2013 – 31,425 miles
  • 2012 – 27,709 miles
  • 2011 – 23,826 miles
  • 2010 – 20,881 miles
  • 2009 – 16,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front gaiter badly split but closes over (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,384 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    154067652473
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,383 miles (+6,347)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,383 miles
    Test number
    974103251798
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    833193886940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,036 miles (+6,396)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    345584321197
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    903648737324
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on steering and suspension components.

  6. Fail83,639 miles (+6,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    666904022542
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on steering and suspension components.

  7. Pass77,287 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    143860322685
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer tread slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels a bit spongy
    • AdvisoryHandbrake foot lever anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake noisy on application
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  8. Fail77,286 miles (+5,949)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    889483947770
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front and centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer tread slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels a bit spongy
    • AdvisoryHandbrake foot lever anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake noisy on application
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  9. Pass71,337 miles (+3,865)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    818656389189
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass67,472 miles (+4,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,472 miles
    Test number
    976727666015
    • AdvisoryEx in poor con and front and rear hangers

  11. Pass63,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    244577831197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail63,376 miles (+4,398)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    923093487717
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,978 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    470069058168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,957 miles (+5,755)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    250024501863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass53,202 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    635490993451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,191 miles (+4,901)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    281493361836
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

  17. Pass48,290 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    510347412908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front gaiter badly split but closes over (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail48,267 miles (+4,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    871615351847
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part due to rubber protector having fallen out, brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front gaiter badly split but closes over (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    688055460729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail44,257 miles (+4,975)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    355314783782
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass39,282 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    747736855082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,364 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    287773014432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,425 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,425 miles
    Test number
    155875793464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,709 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    697673002198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,826 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    738412681048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,881 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,881 miles
    Test number
    234008660047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,942 miles
    Test number
    494655179095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 DEA

Does Y4 DEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 DEA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 DEA?
The MOT on Y4 DEA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 DEA done?
Y4 DEA was recorded at 96,384 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,682 miles a year.
Has Y4 DEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 DEA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 DEA 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 Y4 DEA find?
Y4 DEA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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