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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y881 CVVMOT history

Y881 CVV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

Y881 CVV red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,489 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 CVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 CVV was last recorded at 124,489 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,485 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
4,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,489 miles
  • 2024 – 123,485 miles
  • 2023 – 122,393 miles
  • 2022 – 120,589 miles
  • 2021 – 118,694 miles
  • 2020 – 117,296 miles
  • 2019 – 115,148 miles
  • 2018 – 112,802 miles
  • 2017 – 110,092 miles
  • 2016 – 107,672 miles
  • 2015 – 104,830 miles
  • 2014 – 100,570 miles
  • 2013 – 93,862 miles
  • 2012 – 86,607 miles
  • 2011 – 78,603 miles
  • 2010 – 70,576 miles
  • 2009 – 63,139 miles
  • 2008 – 57,486 miles
  • 2007 – 51,171 miles
  • 2006 – 45,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,489 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,489 miles (+1,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    956585422985
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass123,485 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    226203993741
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail123,483 miles (+1,090)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,483 miles
    Test number
    123435902447
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass122,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,393 miles
    Test number
    373983990300
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  5. Fail122,393 miles (+1,804)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,393 miles
    Test number
    744559715924
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  6. Pass120,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,589 miles
    Test number
    987375471843
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail120,589 miles (+1,895)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,589 miles
    Test number
    160785196816
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass118,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    586377140971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail118,694 miles (+1,398)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,694 miles
    Test number
    231640330316
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint worn {cast iron} (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass117,296 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    801682039719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,148 miles (+2,346)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    320168055266
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass112,802 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,802 miles
    Test number
    798402897956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,092 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,092 miles
    Test number
    940908620406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass107,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    656229829544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,672 miles (+2,842)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    788149888658
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass104,830 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    429389935185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,570 miles (+6,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,570 miles
    Test number
    126624534148
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
  18. Pass93,862 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    835133523100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,607 miles (+8,004)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    557096232102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly weathered
  20. Pass78,603 miles (+8,027)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    536117731187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  21. Pass70,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    913776120134
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail70,576 miles (+7,437)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    110495520124
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass63,139 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    400671949132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,486 miles (+6,315)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,486 miles
    Test number
    343191818228
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers judder
  25. Pass51,171 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    911599717214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    244541926210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y881 CVV

Does Y881 CVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 CVV expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 CVV?
The MOT on Y881 CVV expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 CVV done?
Y881 CVV was recorded at 124,489 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,130 miles a year.
Has Y881 CVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 CVV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y881 CVV 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 CVV find?
Y881 CVV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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