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Y123 PAL

2026 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,806 mi
Last recorded113,806 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 113,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 107,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,642 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,495 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 96,833 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,114 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 85,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,725 miles

play to inner steering rack joint @ offside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres are new but are showing sighns of waring on the inner egdes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y123 PAL is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C in Grey. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y123 PAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y123 PAL registered?

Y123 PAL is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2026.

Is Y123 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 PAL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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