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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 3,724 cc

K18 DHYMOT history

K18 DHY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 22 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

K18 DHY black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,777 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 DHY was last recorded at 118,777 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,539 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,238 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,777 miles
  • 2024 – 112,539 miles
  • 2023 – 106,370 miles
  • 2022 – 103,158 miles
  • 2021 – 97,489 miles
  • 2020 – 93,095 miles
  • 2019 – 90,438 miles
  • 2018 – 81,657 miles
  • 2017 – 72,981 miles
  • 2016 – 64,325 miles
  • 2015 – 55,837 miles
  • 2014 – 45,076 miles
  • 2013 – 32,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,777 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,777 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,777 miles
    Test number
    410196276925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,539 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    580037519815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,370 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    773392203538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,158 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    920497200300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,489 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    510077040390
    • AdvisoryN/s/r park brake effort low
  6. Pass93,095 miles (+2,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    790444196059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,438 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,438 miles
    Test number
    296121876888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail90,428 miles (+8,771)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    844930309215
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass81,657 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    917978563597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
  10. Fail81,655 miles (+8,674)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    737369051485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))
  11. Pass72,981 miles (+8,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    437403559846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    570724915482
    • AdvisoryEmission not detected (clean),result can not be printed
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail64,325 miles (+8,488)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    110442025748
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmission not detected (clean),result can not be printed
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass55,837 miles (+10,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,837 miles
    Test number
    885085354516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass45,076 miles (+12,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    719440504327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    596669813384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,954 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,954 miles
    Test number
    129019113337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K18 DHY

Does K18 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DHY is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 DHY?
The MOT on K18 DHY is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 DHY done?
K18 DHY was recorded at 118,777 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has K18 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 DHY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on K18 DHY 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 DHY find?
K18 DHY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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