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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 3,222 cc

K18 SWSMOT history

K18 SWS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

K18 SWS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,802 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SWS was last recorded at 82,802 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,146 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,656 miles
Average per year
3,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,802 miles
  • 2025 – 80,146 miles
  • 2024 – 76,449 miles
  • 2023 – 73,247 miles
  • 2022 – 71,789 miles
  • 2021 – 70,429 miles
  • 2020 – 68,892 miles
  • 2019 – 68,046 miles
  • 2018 – 66,509 miles
  • 2017 – 64,364 miles
  • 2016 – 60,462 miles
  • 2015 – 55,717 miles
  • 2014 – 50,162 miles
  • 2012 – 36,178 miles
  • 2011 – 29,933 miles
  • 2010 – 24,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipes covered with plastic under tray limiting inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,802 miles (+2,656)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    833017645098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipes covered with plastic under tray limiting inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,146 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,146 miles
    Test number
    339772834994
    • AdvisoryNearside brake pipes covered plastic under tray
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease from flex (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    760570402748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,448 miles (+3,201)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    261052069166
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    775233507560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail73,247 miles (+1,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    884826141776
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass71,789 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    866956442628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,429 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    237970260165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and tread low new tyre required 225/55/16

  9. Pass68,892 miles (+846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    185902561397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,046 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    379831660386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    881844636376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,509 miles (+2,145)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    924880748556
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass64,364 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    390860399090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  14. Fail64,364 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    313757394884
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  15. Pass60,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    274017770346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,462 miles (+4,745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,462 miles
    Test number
    428456183216
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass55,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    716223002007
    • AdvisoryEdge wear on both rear tyres and o/s/f

  18. Fail55,717 miles (+5,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,717 miles
    Test number
    706696635107
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEdge wear on both rear tyres and o/s/f

  19. Pass50,162 miles (+13,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,162 miles
    Test number
    745655064275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,178 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,178 miles
    Test number
    768371692261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,933 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    109395761243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,963 miles
    Test number
    964330170223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SWS

Does K18 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SWS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SWS?
The MOT on K18 SWS is valid until 29 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 SWS done?
K18 SWS was recorded at 82,802 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,621 miles a year.
Has K18 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 SWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 SWS 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 SWS find?
K18 SWS passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside brake pipes covered with plastic under tray limiting inspection, and 4 more.

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