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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

Y5 BRGMOT history

Y5 BRG is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y5 BRG white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,751 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BRG was last recorded at 153,751 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 9,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2014: 34,803 miles, lower than 43,631 miles on 24 Oct 2014.

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
144,582 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,169 miles
Average per year
9,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,751 miles
  • 2025 – 144,582 miles
  • 2024 – 136,050 miles
  • 2023 – 124,990 miles
  • 2022 – 112,345 miles
  • 2021 – 102,806 miles
  • 2020 – 93,353 miles
  • 2019 – 83,157 miles
  • 2018 – 70,599 miles
  • 2017 – 58,794 miles
  • 2016 – 48,505 miles
  • 2015 – 43,667 miles
  • 2014 – 34,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,751 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,751 miles (+9,169)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,751 miles
    Test number
    195591812984
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass144,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    739845349624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail144,582 miles (+8,532)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    422568597615
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    563961011064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,050 miles (+11,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    558339279720
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass124,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    367175600801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,990 miles (+12,645)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,990 miles
    Test number
    717780364384
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass112,345 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,345 miles
    Test number
    621026543490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    989992151076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,806 miles (+9,453)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    477724766183
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass93,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    867389504383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,353 miles (+10,196)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    921141938680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass83,157 miles (+12,558)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    151909257762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,599 miles (+11,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    684413423791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,794 miles (+10,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    293760104886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,505 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,505 miles
    Test number
    689141589874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,667 miles (+8,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    339618759038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  18. Pass34,803 miles (-8,828)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,803 miles
    Test number
    945077204310
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too low to get reading
  19. Pass43,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    345187594235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,631 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,631 miles
    Test number
    509987494298
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y5 BRG

Does Y5 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BRG is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BRG?
The MOT on Y5 BRG is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BRG done?
Y5 BRG was recorded at 153,751 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
Has Y5 BRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BRG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 BRG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 BRG find?
Y5 BRG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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