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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y881 CAGMOT history

Y881 CAG is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y881 CAG green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
89,178 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 CAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y881 CAG was last recorded at 89,178 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 6,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,713 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6,465 miles
Average per year
3,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,178 miles
  • 2023 – 82,713 miles
  • 2022 – 77,119 miles
  • 2021 – 69,559 miles
  • 2020 – 66,275 miles
  • 2018 – 64,789 miles
  • 2017 – 61,858 miles
  • 2016 – 58,613 miles
  • 2015 – 55,230 miles
  • 2014 – 52,153 miles
  • 2013 – 49,045 miles
  • 2012 – 45,387 miles
  • 2011 – 40,849 miles
  • 2010 – 37,986 miles
  • 2009 – 34,393 miles
  • 2008 – 31,004 miles
  • 2007 – 26,246 miles
  • 2006 – 21,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,178 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,178 miles (+6,465)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,178 miles
    Test number
    955165819733
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass82,713 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    743852065046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,119 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    244773946228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,559 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,559 miles
    Test number
    555813017014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    262178214348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,272 miles (+1,483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,272 miles
    Test number
    396662785846
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass64,789 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    818963262070
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken
  8. Pass61,858 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,858 miles
    Test number
    934255302081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,613 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,613 miles
    Test number
    907589118055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail58,610 miles (+3,380)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    476716797411
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass55,230 miles (+3,077)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    828171555062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass52,153 miles (+3,108)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    809883444028
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass49,045 miles (+3,658)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,045 miles
    Test number
    148873253449
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,387 miles (+4,538)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    155936942400
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect
  15. Pass40,849 miles (+2,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,849 miles
    Test number
    688839631097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass37,986 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,986 miles
    Test number
    762798740033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,393 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    851146259018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,004 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    131850258034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,246 miles (+5,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,246 miles
    Test number
    521527757014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass21,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,036 miles
    Test number
    120904556420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y881 CAG

Does Y881 CAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 CAG expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 CAG?
The MOT on Y881 CAG expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 CAG done?
Y881 CAG was recorded at 89,178 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,332 miles a year.
Has Y881 CAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 CAG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y881 CAG 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 Y881 CAG find?
Y881 CAG failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.

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