
Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc
Y5 ARVMOT history
Y5 ARV is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 168,365 mi
- At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 ARV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 9 Aug 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 ARV was last recorded at 168,365 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 8,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Nov 2021: 144,466 miles, lower than 218,862 miles on 9 Nov 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,832 miles · 4 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,533 miles
- Average per year
- 10,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 168,365 miles
- 2022 – 159,832 miles
- 2021 – 144,466 miles
- 2020 – 218,862 miles
- 2019 – 204,055 miles
- 2017 – 109,063 miles
- 2016 – 100,626 miles
- 2015 – 89,956 miles
- 2014 – 74,126 miles
- 2013 – 57,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,365 miles (+8,533)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 168,365 miles
- Test number
- 752739565461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,832 miles (+43)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,832 miles
- Test number
- 538823103836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fail159,789 miles (+15,323)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,789 miles
- Test number
- 152748437250
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 1.6mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 144,466 miles
- Test number
- 313821543509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,466 miles (-74,396)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,466 miles
- Test number
- 383352214975
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass218,862 miles (+14,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 218,862 miles
- Test number
- 198686225362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass204,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 204,055 miles
- Test number
- 710328089965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,261 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 188,261 km
- Test number
- 163600955104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass109,063 miles (+8,437)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,063 miles
- Test number
- 456107255797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,626 miles (+10,670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 100,626 miles
- Test number
- 981637182430
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 2454017 (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,956 miles (+15,830)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 89,956 miles
- Test number
- 181805319699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,126 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,126 miles
- Test number
- 526574134201
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,126 miles (+16,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 74,126 miles
- Test number
- 878574634217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,408 miles
- Test number
- 578226593199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 ARV
- Does Y5 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y5 ARV expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 ARV?
- The MOT on Y5 ARV expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y5 ARV done?
- Y5 ARV was recorded at 168,365 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 10,753 miles a year.
- Has Y5 ARV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 ARV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y5 ARV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y5 ARV find?
- Y5 ARV passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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