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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y881 JBBMOT history

Y881 JBB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2022.

Y881 JBB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
119,799 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 JBB
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
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 JBB was last recorded at 119,799 miles on 18 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,799 miles · 15 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,799 miles
  • 2021 – 108,057 miles
  • 2020 – 94,959 miles
  • 2019 – 85,387 miles
  • 2018 – 84,389 miles
  • 2017 – 83,359 miles
  • 2016 – 82,964 miles
  • 2015 – 81,240 miles
  • 2014 – 79,003 miles
  • 2013 – 76,580 miles
  • 2012 – 74,710 miles
  • 2011 – 71,653 miles
  • 2010 – 68,852 miles
  • 2009 – 56,523 miles
  • 2008 – 52,232 miles
  • 2007 – 45,250 miles
  • 2006 – 38,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,799 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    340783823558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail119,799 miles (+11,742)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    329342633193
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass108,057 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    995903335194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,953 miles (+12,994)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    177442068719
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,959 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    957173788865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,956 miles (+9,569)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    504923883176
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,387 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    209819826388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,322 miles (+933)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    317394333767
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass84,389 miles (+1,030)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    154595845246
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    761168396504
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  11. Fail83,359 miles (+395)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    149331234495
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  12. Pass82,964 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    670852744678
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield has broken away

  13. Pass81,240 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    573272814618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,003 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    187173934270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,580 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    846542343245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyre deteriating in sidewalls

  16. Fail76,580 miles (+1,870)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    669662843248
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyre deteriating in sidewalls

  17. Fail74,710 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    605886232202
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass74,710 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    926736232224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    986386231257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,653 miles (+2,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    689916031201
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass68,852 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    102404740293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,508 miles (+10,985)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    604208330121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    430926719281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail56,523 miles (+4,291)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,523 miles
    Test number
    551785419216
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass52,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    870412928227
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail52,232 miles (+6,982)4 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    550719818231
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass45,250 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,250 miles
    Test number
    361311247477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    991581656279
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail38,364 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    800421756218
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y881 JBB

Does Y881 JBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 JBB expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 JBB?
The MOT on Y881 JBB expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 JBB done?
Y881 JBB was recorded at 119,799 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2022, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has Y881 JBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 JBB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y881 JBB 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 JBB find?
Y881 JBB passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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