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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

K15 DBMMOT history

K15 DBM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

K15 DBM blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,447 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DBM was last recorded at 95,447 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,600 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,447 miles
  • 2025 – 92,600 miles
  • 2024 – 89,851 miles
  • 2023 – 87,261 miles
  • 2022 – 84,803 miles
  • 2021 – 81,401 miles
  • 2019 – 76,660 miles
  • 2018 – 72,200 miles
  • 2017 – 68,699 miles
  • 2016 – 66,108 miles
  • 2015 – 63,140 miles
  • 2014 – 58,522 miles
  • 2013 – 54,115 miles
  • 2012 – 50,735 miles
  • 2011 – 47,435 miles
  • 2010 – 43,422 miles
  • 2009 – 39,322 miles
  • 2008 – 34,314 miles
  • 2007 – 28,748 miles
  • 2006 – 22,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    271363414405
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,446 miles (+2,846)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    433476592469
    • DangerousCentral Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,600 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    275776895053
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail92,600 miles (+2,749)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    732729852137
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,851 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    310330176727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,261 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    665010536866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    945974695695
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail84,803 miles (+3,402)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    834725678745
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    564612788245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,395 miles (+4,735)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,395 miles
    Test number
    606692013517
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,660 miles (+4,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    918319910748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass72,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    538682025102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail72,200 miles (+3,501)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    405298274157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,699 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    793636099941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,108 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    153434175317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,140 miles (+140)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,140 miles
    Test number
    987054195141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail63,000 miles (+4,478)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    317481785183
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass58,522 miles (+4,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    499226374116
    • NoteDeep cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

  19. Pass54,115 miles (+3,380)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    128372173161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass50,735 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    278151172116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,435 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,435 miles
    Test number
    906031471193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,422 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    152370080152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass43,422 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    662050180163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,322 miles (+5,008)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    222333779130
    • NoteNearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteOil leak from offside rockercover

  25. Pass34,314 miles (+5,566)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    341793368123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake pads look slightly low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall and tread is worn low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low

  26. Fail28,748 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    160079567160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the tyre sidewall

  27. Pass28,748 miles (+6,214)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    223919067168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the tyre sidewall

  28. Pass22,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    543808276173
    • NoteSlight play in offside front suspension leg

Questions about K15 DBM

Does K15 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K15 DBM is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K15 DBM?
The MOT on K15 DBM is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K15 DBM done?
K15 DBM was recorded at 95,447 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has K15 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DBM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K15 DBM 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 K15 DBM find?
K15 DBM passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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