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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

Y893 FBWMOT history

Y893 FBW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 202,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

Y893 FBW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
202,145 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 FBW was last recorded at 202,145 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,947 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
198 miles
Average per year
7,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,145 miles
  • 2023 – 196,482 miles
  • 2022 – 190,863 miles
  • 2021 – 186,798 miles
  • 2020 – 179,524 miles
  • 2019 – 168,623 miles
  • 2018 – 156,610 miles
  • 2017 – 147,899 miles
  • 2016 – 142,747 miles
  • 2015 – 138,089 miles
  • 2014 – 132,061 miles
  • 2012 – 123,274 miles
  • 2011 – 115,414 miles
  • 2010 – 108,775 miles
  • 2009 – 98,569 miles
  • 2007 – 71,690 miles
  • 2006 – 61,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,145 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,145 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,145 miles
    Test number
    599413512559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail201,947 miles (+5,465)1 dangerous7 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,947 miles
    Test number
    458663334109
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass196,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    196,482 miles
    Test number
    691703295413
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail196,470 miles (+5,607)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,470 miles
    Test number
    318272682454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,863 miles (+4,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    190,863 miles
    Test number
    870079365034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass186,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,798 miles
    Test number
    514716272205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,798 miles (+7,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,798 miles
    Test number
    777446253070
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,524 miles (+10,901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,524 miles
    Test number
    540436903055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,623 miles (+12,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,623 miles
    Test number
    366045350866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,610 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,610 miles
    Test number
    223167995130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,899 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,899 miles
    Test number
    685448869899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,747 miles
    Test number
    465924367486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,747 miles (+4,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,747 miles
    Test number
    731902716611
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass138,089 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    158930955403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    898169754058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,061 miles (+8,787)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    775977554000
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r shocker very weak in action

  17. Pass123,274 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    777629692267
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteHeadlamp output reduced
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing outer shoulder - small cut in sidewall
    • NoteSurface errosion rear brake pipes

  18. Fail123,272 miles (+7,858)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,272 miles
    Test number
    328482992409
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteHeadlamp output reduced
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing outer shoulder - small cut in sidewall
    • NoteSurface errosion rear brake pipes

  19. Pass115,414 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    788115321130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,775 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    474917010148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    890097119158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,569 miles (+26,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    701357719172
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  23. Pass71,690 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    490324437136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,476 miles
    Test number
    872405526119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 FBW

Does Y893 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 FBW expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 FBW?
The MOT on Y893 FBW expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 FBW done?
Y893 FBW was recorded at 202,145 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 7,624 miles a year.
Has Y893 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 FBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y893 FBW 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 Y893 FBW find?
Y893 FBW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm.

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