No, Y288 BWN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for Y288 BWN?

The MOT for Y288 BWN is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 January 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of Y288 BWN?

The recorded mileage for Y288 BWN is 142,221 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y288 BWN ULEZ compliant?

No, Y288 BWN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · Y288 BWN

Y288 BWN

2001 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 142,221 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES C
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/01/2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 142,221 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/01/2016

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 142,221 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2001
Engine: 2148cc

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Y288 BWN Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2015
142,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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Y288 BWN Mileage History

27/06/200648,742 mi
18/06/200756,258 mi+7,516 mi
23/06/200863,866 mi+7,608 mi
26/06/200863,905 mi+39 mi
24/09/200865,880 mi+1,975 mi
25/09/200865,880 mi
21/09/200980,485 mi+14,605 mi
29/09/201095,998 mi+15,513 mi
27/09/2011111,254 mi+15,256 mi
03/09/2012127,512 mi+16,258 mi
10/12/2013138,755 mi+11,243 mi
10/01/2015142,221 mi+3,466 mi
14/01/2015142,221 mi

Average of roughly 10,932 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Y288 BWN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:08

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes C (Y288 BWN) between June 2006 and January 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.

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