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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

981 DLKMOT history

981 DLK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

981 DLK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,568 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 DLK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 DLK was last recorded at 100,568 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,542 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,568 miles
  • 2025 – 97,762 miles
  • 2024 – 93,701 miles
  • 2023 – 89,341 miles
  • 2022 – 83,885 miles
  • 2021 – 77,595 miles
  • 2019 – 69,837 miles
  • 2018 – 52,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,568 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    854018825900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,542 miles (+2,780)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    946388540610
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,762 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    180456558701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,701 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    496709922347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,341 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    839181916963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,885 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    188796048953
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  7. Pass77,595 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    114690464939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,592 miles (+7,755)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    755923964835
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,837 miles (+16,924)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    691906140484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have different speed rating and load index on nsr,osr

  10. Pass52,913 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    344861444110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play squeaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 981 DLK

What vehicle is registration 981 DLK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 DLK on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Oct 2015. 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 981 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 DLK is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 DLK?
The MOT on 981 DLK is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 DLK done?
981 DLK was recorded at 100,568 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,447 miles a year.
Has 981 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 DLK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 981 DLK 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 981 DLK find?
981 DLK passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint.

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