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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

K18 DCJMOT history

K18 DCJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

K18 DCJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,618 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DCJ was last recorded at 85,618 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,630 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,988 miles
Average per year
3,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,618 miles
  • 2025 – 83,630 miles
  • 2024 – 82,765 miles
  • 2023 – 80,835 miles
  • 2022 – 77,987 miles
  • 2021 – 75,768 miles
  • 2019 – 74,717 miles
  • 2018 – 71,660 miles
  • 2017 – 63,947 miles
  • 2016 – 56,706 miles
  • 2015 – 54,138 miles
  • 2014 – 49,740 miles
  • 2013 – 39,838 miles
  • 2012 – 35,867 miles
  • 2011 – 33,285 miles
  • 2010 – 30,364 miles
  • 2009 – 26,608 miles
  • 2008 – 22,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,618 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,618 miles (+1,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,618 miles
    Test number
    543362964589
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,630 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,630 miles
    Test number
    728558977394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,765 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,765 miles
    Test number
    997512792986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,749 miles (+1,914)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    197931775236
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,835 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    741380208854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,987 miles (+2,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    415783501170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    408072375152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail75,768 miles (+1,051)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    518289966444
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass74,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    282239879688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,717 miles (+3,057)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,717 miles
    Test number
    462296452305
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    376070169418
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on outer edges and has slight curb damage to side wall
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre heavily worn on outer edges

  12. Fail71,660 miles (+7,713)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    693228854041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn on outer edges and has slight curb damage to side wall
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre heavily worn on outer edges

  13. Pass63,947 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    542185856019
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass56,706 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    889868556700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,138 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    187020909819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,740 miles (+9,902)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    359915764418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to register so no print out issued
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on edges

  17. Pass39,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    145212853269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,838 miles (+3,971)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,838 miles
    Test number
    489142153269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    877261472215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,867 miles (+2,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    235481672271
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass33,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    308917931209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail33,285 miles (+2,921)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    956887131299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,364 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    300617950218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,608 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,608 miles
    Test number
    831372559261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,403 miles
    Test number
    742294138293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 DCJ

Does K18 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DCJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 DCJ?
The MOT on K18 DCJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DCJ done?
K18 DCJ was recorded at 85,618 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
Has K18 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DCJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 DCJ 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 DCJ find?
K18 DCJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arm bushes perished; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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