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White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

K18 YSKMOT history

K18 YSK is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 206,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

K18 YSK white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
206,402 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
17,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YSK was last recorded at 206,402 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2017: 45,864 miles, lower than 87,269 miles on 20 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
206,380 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
17,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,402 miles
  • 2024 – 206,380 miles
  • 2023 – 176,644 miles
  • 2022 – 148,646 miles
  • 2021 – 126,019 miles
  • 2020 – 103,079 miles
  • 2019 – 69,959 miles
  • 2018 – 51,391 miles
  • 2017 – 45,864 miles
  • 2016 – 87,269 miles
  • 2015 – 27,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,402 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Bonnet release handle broken but can still be operated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Various suspension components starting to corrode

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,402 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,402 miles
    Test number
    492010322045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail206,402 miles (+22)2 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,402 miles
    Test number
    586409793597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail206,380 miles (+29,736)5 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,380 miles
    Test number
    908132142305
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Bumper surround damaged
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb out (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light out (Pre 2018 OK)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light out (Pre 2018 OK)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken but can still be operated
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode

  4. Pass176,644 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,644 miles
    Test number
    178656885354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken but can still be operated
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode

  5. Fail176,644 miles (+27,998)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,644 miles
    Test number
    755008114885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size 245x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle broken but can still be operated
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to detect
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components starting to corrode

  6. Pass148,646 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,646 miles
    Test number
    730100764136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,644 miles (+22,625)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,644 miles
    Test number
    115785589911
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    979030215338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail126,019 miles (+22,940)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    109242346531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    538843511158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail103,079 miles (+33,120)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    583646328784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,959 miles (+18,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    282652881842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass51,391 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    662480267696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,864 miles (-41,405)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    822313771873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    932352988043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,414 miles (+10,231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    701234417821
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Fail27,183 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    478162235154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside headlamp bracket brocken but still secure

  18. Pass27,183 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    786052635112
    • NoteOffside headlamp bracket brocken but still secure

Questions about K18 YSK

Does K18 YSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 YSK expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 YSK?
The MOT on K18 YSK expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 YSK done?
K18 YSK was recorded at 206,402 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 17,550 miles a year.
Has K18 YSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YSK has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 YSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 YSK find?
K18 YSK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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