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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

Y5 UNKMOT history

Y5 UNK is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

Y5 UNK blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,477 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 UNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 UNK was last recorded at 130,477 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,475 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,477 miles
  • 2025 – 114,663 miles
  • 2024 – 104,911 miles
  • 2023 – 101,288 miles
  • 2022 – 91,221 miles
  • 2021 – 79,502 miles
  • 2020 – 73,220 miles
  • 2019 – 63,781 miles
  • 2018 – 54,687 miles
  • 2017 – 38,788 miles
  • 2016 – 28,803 miles
  • 2015 – 17,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,477 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    640177418646
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail130,475 miles (+15,812)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,475 miles
    Test number
    946460606164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative damaged (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass114,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,663 miles
    Test number
    381509589400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathering due to bottom arm play (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail114,660 miles (+9,749)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    529598410924
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken but pipe held in place by joint / tension (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge feathering due to bottom arm play (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,911 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    978549918828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,288 miles
    Test number
    396119061925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,288 miles (+10,067)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,288 miles
    Test number
    328117396039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,221 miles (+11,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    340215384257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass79,502 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,502 miles
    Test number
    458184124188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail79,500 miles (+6,280)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    613950890003
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass73,220 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    479231855620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,781 miles (+9,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,781 miles
    Test number
    842718546489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,687 miles (+15,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    262242811488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre cut in side wall
  14. Pass38,788 miles (+9,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    501488020695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass28,803 miles (+11,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    103554795737
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass17,475 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    559627895057
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y5 UNK

Does Y5 UNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 UNK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 UNK?
The MOT on Y5 UNK is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 UNK done?
Y5 UNK was recorded at 130,477 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 10,267 miles a year.
Has Y5 UNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 UNK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 UNK 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 Y5 UNK find?
Y5 UNK passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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