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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y618 MGUMOT history

Y618 MGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

Y618 MGU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,563 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 MGU was last recorded at 144,563 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,530 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,563 miles
  • 2025 – 137,772 miles
  • 2023 – 131,405 miles
  • 2022 – 122,010 miles
  • 2021 – 114,104 miles
  • 2020 – 108,834 miles
  • 2019 – 107,285 miles
  • 2017 – 103,137 miles
  • 2016 – 98,197 miles
  • 2015 – 93,439 miles
  • 2014 – 89,501 miles
  • 2013 – 85,153 miles
  • 2012 – 81,965 miles
  • 2011 – 78,179 miles
  • 2010 – 71,905 miles
  • 2009 – 66,973 miles
  • 2008 – 66,217 miles
  • 2007 – 64,928 miles
  • 2006 – 63,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,563 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,563 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,563 miles
    Test number
    621617972836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,530 miles (+6,758)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,530 miles
    Test number
    962152631799
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass137,772 miles (+6,367)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,772 miles
    Test number
    734256217746
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,405 miles (+137)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,405 miles
    Test number
    556472763645
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail131,268 miles (+9,258)2 dangerous6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,268 miles
    Test number
    807490695996
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,010 miles (+7,906)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,010 miles
    Test number
    832433676563
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,104 miles (+5,270)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,104 miles
    Test number
    891312583886
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass108,834 miles (+1,549)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,834 miles
    Test number
    120993568807
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,285 miles (+2,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    851352439602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,981 miles (+1,844)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,981 miles
    Test number
    669856467841
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass103,137 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    875668005562
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut although cord/ply not shown
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail103,137 miles (+4,940)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    343601475515
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut although cord/ply not shown
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass98,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    301135504543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,191 miles (+4,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    856540179458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,439 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    179165815289
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass93,439 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    417345615239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,501 miles (+4,348)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    209939704256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass85,153 miles (+3,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,153 miles
    Test number
    726329183166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass81,965 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,965 miles
    Test number
    375866702422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,957 miles (+3,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    359125902451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,179 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    558880811215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail78,176 miles (+6,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    338406301279
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    511826090169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,905 miles (+4,932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    303856290154
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass66,973 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    123876999192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,971 miles (+754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    101625999152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass66,217 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    491490608221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,928 miles (+1,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,928 miles
    Test number
    234386167466
    • NoteBrake pad wearing light stay on on the dash board

  29. Pass63,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    213627346169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y618 MGU

Does Y618 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y618 MGU is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y618 MGU?
The MOT on Y618 MGU is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y618 MGU done?
Y618 MGU was recorded at 144,563 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has Y618 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 MGU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y618 MGU 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 Y618 MGU find?
Y618 MGU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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