Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,799 cc
YFG 268MOT history
YFG 268 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 102,516 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YFG 268
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 16 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
YFG 268 was last recorded at 102,516 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 102,374 miles · 17 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 1,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 102,516 miles
- 2021 – 102,374 miles
- 2020 – 102,179 miles
- 2019 – 101,966 miles
- 2018 – 101,821 miles
- 2017 – 101,697 miles
- 2016 – 101,548 miles
- 2015 – 101,265 miles
- 2014 – 99,808 miles
- 2012 – 99,675 miles
- 2011 – 99,214 miles
- 2010 – 98,218 miles
- 2009 – 95,412 miles
- 2008 – 90,181 miles
- 2007 – 84,414 miles
- 2006 – 78,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail102,516 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort .
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail102,516 miles (+142)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,516 miles
- Test number
- 579739253558
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake low effort .
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass102,374 miles (+195)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,374 miles
- Test number
- 170381277262
- AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded .
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass102,179 miles (+213)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 102,179 miles
- Test number
- 787014381777
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting bracket broken .
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,966 miles (+145)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 101,966 miles
- Test number
- 426020230540
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,821 miles (+124)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 101,821 miles
- Test number
- 425519098034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded and broken .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre deteriorated .
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass101,697 miles (+149)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,697 miles
- Test number
- 427197098810
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering pivot .
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,548 miles (+283)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 101,548 miles
- Test number
- 248731648216
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brakes squealing .
Pass101,265 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 101,265 miles
- Test number
- 196320655180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,265 miles (+1,457)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,265 miles
- Test number
- 696729845141
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOff side rear inner brake pad low
Pass99,808 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 99,808 miles
- Test number
- 589598324122
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking
Fail99,808 miles (+133)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,808 miles
- Test number
- 767728824113
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking
Pass99,675 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 99,675 miles
- Test number
- 216883392417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,647 miles (+433)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,647 miles
- Test number
- 165644082198
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass99,214 miles (+996)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 99,214 miles
- Test number
- 358924051155
- NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded
Pass98,218 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 98,218 miles
- Test number
- 984049660183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,412 miles (+5,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 95,412 miles
- Test number
- 362429559197
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass90,181 miles (+5,767)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 90,181 miles
- Test number
- 732839928166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,414 miles (+6,275)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 84,414 miles
- Test number
- 271730527141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 78,139 miles
- Test number
- 631087486027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about YFG 268
- What vehicle is registration YFG 268 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YFG 268 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Apr 1998. 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 YFG 268 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on YFG 268 expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on YFG 268?
- The MOT on YFG 268 expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has YFG 268 done?
- YFG 268 was recorded at 102,516 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
- Has YFG 268 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YFG 268 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on YFG 268 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 YFG 268 find?
- YFG 268 failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside side repeater incorrect colour; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 10 more.
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