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Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,685 cc

Y878 YAVMOT history

Y878 YAV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

Y878 YAV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
152,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 YAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 YAV was last recorded at 152,875 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 7,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2017: 113,171 miles, lower than 126,726 miles on 28 Jan 2016.

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
145,675 miles · 10 May 2021
Between the last two tests
7,200 miles
Average per year
5,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,875 miles
  • 2021 – 145,675 miles
  • 2020 – 144,875 miles
  • 2019 – 140,792 miles
  • 2018 – 136,314 miles
  • 2017 – 113,171 miles
  • 2016 – 126,726 miles
  • 2015 – 122,902 miles
  • 2013 – 116,523 miles
  • 2012 – 108,541 miles
  • 2011 – 103,994 miles
  • 2010 – 99,432 miles
  • 2009 – 94,121 miles
  • 2008 – 88,655 miles
  • 2007 – 78,404 miles
  • 2006 – 67,518 miles
  • 2005 – 57,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,875 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,875 miles (+7,200)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,875 miles
    Test number
    200428436281
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass145,675 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    145,675 miles
    Test number
    635157553727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,875 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,875 miles
    Test number
    312267617645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,835 miles (+4,043)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    470587967230
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass140,792 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,792 miles
    Test number
    662321029025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,765 miles (+4,451)11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    134456652073
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,314 miles
    Test number
    366166934381
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension buses perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  8. Fail136,314 miles (+23,143)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,314 miles
    Test number
    499537835915
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension buses perishing
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Pass113,171 miles (-13,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    742909411975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass126,726 miles (+3,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    896200286344
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all coil springs

  11. Pass122,902 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    158134455435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake ferrules
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail122,902 miles (+6,379)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    506994155099
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to all brake ferrules
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass116,523 miles (+7,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    629188463254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass108,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    168789272219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail108,541 miles (+4,547)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    365726772492
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,994 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    587128171239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear nearside tail light bright when compared to offside

  17. Fail103,994 miles (+4,562)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    267298271240
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear nearside tail light bright when compared to offside

  18. Pass99,432 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    332721580492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,428 miles (+5,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,428 miles
    Test number
    263240480207
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass94,121 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,121 miles
    Test number
    644727359241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,655 miles (+10,251)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    791440078226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    940972507320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,404 miles (+10,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,404 miles
    Test number
    443362107341
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass67,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    330544896217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,518 miles (+9,975)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    351384096449
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  26. Pass57,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,543 miles
    Test number
    994185105390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 YAV

Does Y878 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 YAV expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 YAV?
The MOT on Y878 YAV expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 YAV done?
Y878 YAV was recorded at 152,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 5,716 miles a year.
Has Y878 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 YAV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y878 YAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 YAV find?
Y878 YAV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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