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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

Y605 VAYMOT history

Y605 VAY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 58,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y605 VAY blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,969 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2018
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y605 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y605 VAY was last recorded at 58,969 miles on 17 Sept 2018, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2008: 2,114 miles, lower than 22,337 miles on 13 Jul 2007.

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
57,277 miles · 28 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
3,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 58,969 miles
  • 2017 – 57,277 miles
  • 2016 – 55,846 miles
  • 2015 – 54,427 miles
  • 2012 – 45,828 miles
  • 2008 – 2,114 miles
  • 2007 – 22,337 miles
  • 2006 – 17,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecure due to corrosion
  • AdvisoryBoth front wing pannels corroded
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sides rear inner wheel arch

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake imbalance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101240039899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper insecure due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing pannels corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both sides rear inner wheel arch

  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    491528495371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    728392527380
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238385784798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188351795878
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    351096756680
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    515883581246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166273252457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in side rods

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    618298824361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,969 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    517540235703
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail58,969 miles (+1,692)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    343641888391
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass57,277 miles (+1,431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,277 miles
    Test number
    197314323799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll indicators discoloured

  13. Pass55,846 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    699849366321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,427 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    445407895163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteAll indicator bulbs starting to show part white in colour
    • NoteSlight sweat of engine oil at g/box bell housing area
    • NoteSpeedometer mileage display obscured

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    226561484491
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCluster not showing milage

  16. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287222893113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass45,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,828 miles
    Test number
    728841392112
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    746764491185
    • NoteAdvise no mileage displayed
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front wheel bearings

  19. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    917774091173
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise no mileage displayed
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both front wheel bearings

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172848480176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMileage cannot be read out from instrument cluster - Faulty display

  21. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    634538380170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMileage cannot be read out from instrument cluster - Faulty display

  22. PassMileage not read2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163396279190
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnable to determine indicated mileage

  23. Pass2,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    2,114 miles
    Test number
    654831098196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail2,114 miles (-20,223)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,114 miles
    Test number
    612621298157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMiss match of tyre types (direction and non directional) with perrished sidewalls

  25. Fail22,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    664444097183
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass22,337 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    991314697160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,019 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,019 miles
    Test number
    360472506470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass17,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,019 miles
    Test number
    622292906206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y605 VAY

Does Y605 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y605 VAY is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y605 VAY?
The MOT on Y605 VAY is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y605 VAY done?
Y605 VAY was recorded at 58,969 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2018, an average of 3,450 miles a year.
Has Y605 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y605 VAY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y605 VAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y605 VAY find?
Y605 VAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front bumper insecure due to corrosion; both front wing pannels corroded; corrosion on both sides rear inner wheel arch.

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