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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

K18 MLWMOT history

K18 MLW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

K18 MLW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,012 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MLW
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
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MLW was last recorded at 79,012 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,539 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,473 miles
Average per year
2,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,012 miles
  • 2025 – 75,539 miles
  • 2024 – 71,451 miles
  • 2023 – 68,373 miles
  • 2022 – 64,688 miles
  • 2021 – 60,201 miles
  • 2020 – 59,134 miles
  • 2019 – 57,776 miles
  • 2018 – 55,924 miles
  • 2017 – 54,717 miles
  • 2016 – 51,523 miles
  • 2015 – 49,216 miles
  • 2014 – 47,597 miles
  • 2013 – 46,381 miles
  • 2012 – 44,412 miles
  • 2011 – 41,274 miles
  • 2010 – 39,346 miles
  • 2009 – 36,720 miles
  • 2008 – 32,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,012 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,012 miles (+3,473)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    764644199352
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,539 miles (+4,088)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,539 miles
    Test number
    866439914013
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    703862233370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail71,451 miles (+3,078)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,451 miles
    Test number
    373686174825
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,373 miles (+3,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,373 miles
    Test number
    781698166404
    • 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))
  6. Pass64,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    105123192817
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail64,688 miles (+4,487)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    117633678776
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass60,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    352685584336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,201 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,201 miles
    Test number
    877040914097
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,134 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    394478895205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,776 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,776 miles
    Test number
    310464626552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,924 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    704114924127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,717 miles (+3,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    683820988440
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass51,523 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    581647336412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    374276838334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,216 miles (+1,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    188019743177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass47,597 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,597 miles
    Test number
    187287544208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,381 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,381 miles
    Test number
    335240463246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,412 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    969229662234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,274 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    137909541207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,346 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    310145560454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,720 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,720 miles
    Test number
    321684959267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,423 miles
    Test number
    811699268257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 MLW

Does K18 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 MLW is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 MLW?
The MOT on K18 MLW is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 MLW done?
K18 MLW was recorded at 79,012 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
Has K18 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MLW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 MLW 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 MLW find?
K18 MLW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, bush splitting.

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