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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y896 WJWMOT history

Y896 WJW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y896 WJW blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,833 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 WJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 WJW was last recorded at 59,833 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,043 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,790 miles
Average per year
1,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,833 miles
  • 2025 – 57,043 miles
  • 2019 – 56,758 miles
  • 2018 – 56,397 miles
  • 2017 – 55,572 miles
  • 2016 – 55,470 miles
  • 2015 – 54,960 miles
  • 2014 – 54,104 miles
  • 2013 – 53,328 miles
  • 2012 – 51,613 miles
  • 2011 – 51,490 miles
  • 2010 – 49,756 miles
  • 2009 – 48,021 miles
  • 2008 – 45,596 miles
  • 2007 – 41,982 miles
  • 2006 – 38,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,833 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    868845157493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,043 miles (+285)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    895818404933
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,758 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,758 miles
    Test number
    719604145296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,397 miles
    Test number
    822175345465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,397 miles (+825)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,397 miles
    Test number
    646002350701
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  6. Pass55,572 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    966108169314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,470 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    969128993545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,960 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,960 miles
    Test number
    227400875049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass54,104 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    458992994094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,328 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    836746883072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    195061282477
    • 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)
  12. Fail51,613 miles (+123)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    656001982003
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
  13. Pass51,490 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    719255971097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,756 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,756 miles
    Test number
    350891380050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,021 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,021 miles
    Test number
    140562189428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,596 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    542278988007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,982 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    961405587072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    341430486038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 WJW

Does Y896 WJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 WJW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 WJW?
The MOT on Y896 WJW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 WJW done?
Y896 WJW was recorded at 59,833 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,051 miles a year.
Has Y896 WJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 WJW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y896 WJW 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 Y896 WJW find?
Y896 WJW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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