
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
K100 ARUMOT history
K100 ARU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 136,730 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K100 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K100 ARU was last recorded at 136,730 miles on 17 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Feb 2026: 136,730 miles, lower than 136,731 miles on 12 Feb 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 136,731 miles · 12 Feb 2026
- Average per year
- 7,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,730 miles
- 2024 – 121,873 miles
- 2023 – 104,009 miles
- 2022 – 94,739 miles
- 2021 – 89,285 miles
- 2020 – 81,468 miles
- 2019 – 74,543 miles
- 2018 – 72,473 miles
- 2017 – 64,192 miles
- 2016 – 57,088 miles
- 2015 – 51,816 miles
- 2014 – 45,697 miles
- 2013 – 41,588 miles
- 2012 – 37,155 miles
- 2011 – 32,721 miles
- 2010 – 27,466 miles
- 2009 – 19,820 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Emissions unable to be completed
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,730 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 136,730 miles
- Test number
- 232320738769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,731 miles (+1)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,731 miles
- Test number
- 251739701001
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,730 miles (+14,857)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,730 miles
- Test number
- 143507039378
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,873 miles (+17,864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 121,873 miles
- Test number
- 956022965387
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,009 miles (+9,270)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,009 miles
- Test number
- 142217233209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,739 miles (+5,454)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 94,739 miles
- Test number
- 872061278814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,285 miles (+7,817)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 89,285 miles
- Test number
- 210106236566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,468 miles (+6,925)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,468 miles
- Test number
- 833260040543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 74,543 miles
- Test number
- 652345705144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,543 miles (+2,070)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,543 miles
- Test number
- 639356950509
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Pass72,473 miles (+8,281)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 72,473 miles
- Test number
- 130327444477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,192 miles (+7,104)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 64,192 miles
- Test number
- 135119150022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,088 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 154068673099
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear on screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner not fully secured
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail57,088 miles (+5,272)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 633541295167
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear on screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner not fully secured
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass51,816 miles5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 51,816 miles
- Test number
- 488373725267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front jacking point missing
- NoteNearside rear suspension spring corroded
- NoteOffside front jacking point missing
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear suspension spring corroded
Fail51,816 miles (+6,119)2 repaired5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,816 miles
- Test number
- 508443325202
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front jacking point missing
- NoteNearside rear suspension spring corroded
- NoteOffside front jacking point missing
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear suspension spring corroded
Pass45,697 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,697 miles
- Test number
- 855294624207
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass41,588 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 41,588 miles
- Test number
- 836752033290
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail41,588 miles (+4,433)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,588 miles
- Test number
- 908632333256
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail37,155 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,155 miles
- Test number
- 356546122408
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall
Pass37,155 miles (+4,434)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 37,155 miles
- Test number
- 387236622289
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall
Pass32,721 miles (+5,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,721 miles
- Test number
- 759501321201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,466 miles (+7,646)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,466 miles
- Test number
- 834301630219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,820 miles
- Test number
- 831324449297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K100 ARU
- Does K100 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K100 ARU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K100 ARU?
- The MOT on K100 ARU is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K100 ARU done?
- K100 ARU was recorded at 136,730 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
- Has K100 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K100 ARU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K100 ARU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K100 ARU find?
- K100 ARU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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