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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y7 USHMOT history

Y7 USH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

Y7 USH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
179,617 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 USH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 USH was last recorded at 179,617 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,498 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,617 miles
  • 2021 – 179,498 miles
  • 2019 – 177,425 miles
  • 2013 – 166,643 miles
  • 2012 – 156,830 miles
  • 2011 – 142,446 miles
  • 2009 – 133,536 miles
  • 2008 – 122,440 miles
  • 2007 – 104,119 miles
  • 2006 – 96,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,617 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from nearside to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,617 miles (+119)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,617 miles
    Test number
    835037109417
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

  2. Pass179,498 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    179,498 miles
    Test number
    383492244753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from nearside to front (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail179,495 miles (+2,070)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,495 miles
    Test number
    900948443304
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from nearside to front (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass177,425 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,425 miles
    Test number
    962751332062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail177,423 miles (+10,780)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,423 miles
    Test number
    102660120433
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail166,643 miles (+1,396)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,643 miles
    Test number
    695818243259
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass165,247 miles (+8,417)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    165,247 miles
    Test number
    526092243128
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass156,830 miles (+14,384)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    156,830 miles
    Test number
    237395062032
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth side sill covers fitted
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  9. Pass142,446 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    808837501073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMot under wet conditions

  10. Fail142,446 miles (+8,910)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    928027201092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMot under wet conditions

  11. Fail133,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    161650049318
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass133,536 miles (+11,096)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    491740349326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,440 miles (+18,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    311515678410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,119 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,119 miles
    Test number
    143192597159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    251075666196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 USH

Does Y7 USH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 USH expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 USH?
The MOT on Y7 USH expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 USH done?
Y7 USH was recorded at 179,617 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has Y7 USH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 USH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y7 USH 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 Y7 USH find?
Y7 USH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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