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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.

Y5 ARV red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass168,365 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass168,365 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,365 miles
    Test number
    752739565461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass144,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,466 miles
    Test number
    313821543509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass204,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,055 miles
    Test number
    710328089965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass109,063 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,063 miles
    Test number
    456107255797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass89,956 miles (+15,830)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    181805319699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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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