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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

K18 BCSMOT history

K18 BCS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

K18 BCS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,183 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 BCS was last recorded at 131,183 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 19,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,624 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19,559 miles
Average per year
9,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,183 miles
  • 2025 – 111,624 miles
  • 2024 – 104,051 miles
  • 2023 – 98,823 miles
  • 2022 – 95,190 miles
  • 2021 – 90,747 miles
  • 2020 – 84,776 miles
  • 2019 – 76,323 miles
  • 2018 – 61,039 miles
  • 2017 – 45,687 miles
  • 2016 – 38,954 miles
  • 2015 – 25,159 miles
  • 2014 – 19,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,183 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,183 miles (+19,559)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,183 miles
    Test number
    717590738881
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass111,624 miles (+7,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,624 miles
    Test number
    520327216109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,051 miles (+5,228)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    663887164168
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,823 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    558862997500
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,190 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,190 miles
    Test number
    220274876022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,747 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    860111866106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,776 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    227232005153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,323 miles (+15,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    657201932078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,039 miles (+15,352)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    941337616147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    426891101721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,687 miles (+6,733)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,687 miles
    Test number
    259063198924
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine Light on

  12. Pass38,954 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,954 miles
    Test number
    243597265944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Fail38,954 miles (+13,795)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,954 miles
    Test number
    542074161790
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass25,159 miles (+5,493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,159 miles
    Test number
    415385955193
    • NoteFront pads and dics wearing low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

  15. Pass19,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,666 miles
    Test number
    709758374161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 BCS

Does K18 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 BCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 BCS?
The MOT on K18 BCS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 BCS done?
K18 BCS was recorded at 131,183 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,486 miles a year.
Has K18 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 BCS has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on K18 BCS 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 K18 BCS find?
K18 BCS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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