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Mercedes-Benz 230

Gold · Petrol · 1985 · 2,299 cc

YCH 708MOT history

YCH 708 is a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,962 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCH 708
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCH 708 was last recorded at 49,962 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2023: 47,871 miles, lower than 55,758 miles on 3 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,561 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,962 miles
  • 2025 – 49,561 miles
  • 2024 – 48,533 miles
  • 2023 – 47,871 miles
  • 2021 – 55,758 miles
  • 2019 – 47,860 miles
  • 2018 – 47,813 miles
  • 2017 – 47,399 miles
  • 2016 – 47,247 miles
  • 2015 – 47,131 miles
  • 2014 – 46,909 miles
  • 2013 – 46,670 miles
  • 2012 – 46,332 miles
  • 2011 – 45,986 miles
  • 2009 – 45,264 miles
  • 2008 – 45,063 miles
  • 2007 – 45,014 miles
  • 2006 – 44,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,962 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    469997004466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass49,561 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    209790806319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,533 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    339160999832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,871 miles (-7,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,871 miles
    Test number
    502133346766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,758 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    123603084595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,860 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,860 miles
    Test number
    580622915596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,813 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    558446823993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  8. Fail47,811 miles (+412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,811 miles
    Test number
    887717447078
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from rear fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,399 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    248722992971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,247 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    462448995995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass47,131 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    309233605278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    266443644164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  13. Fail46,909 miles (+239)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    119449634168
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  14. Pass46,670 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,670 miles
    Test number
    866122443192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,332 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    619821132102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,986 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    146440171499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,264 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,264 miles
    Test number
    311525279474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,063 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,063 miles
    Test number
    120185948293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,014 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,014 miles
    Test number
    300070647456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,963 miles (+46)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    280894917215
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass44,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,917 miles
    Test number
    723654766154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YCH 708

What vehicle is registration YCH 708 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCH 708 on a gold petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YCH 708 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCH 708 is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCH 708?
The MOT on YCH 708 is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCH 708 done?
YCH 708 was recorded at 49,962 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 251 miles a year.
Has YCH 708 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCH 708 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on YCH 708 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YCH 708 find?
YCH 708 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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