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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.

K100 ARU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass136,730 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. Pass136,730 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,730 miles
    Test number
    232320738769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass104,009 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    142217233209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,739 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    872061278814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,285 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    210106236566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,468 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    833260040543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    652345705144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass72,473 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,473 miles
    Test number
    130327444477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,192 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    135119150022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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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