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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

K19 BCWMOT history

K19 BCW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

K19 BCW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2024
Mileage
125,273 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K19 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

K19 BCW was last recorded at 125,273 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 4,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,823 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,450 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,273 miles
  • 2023 – 120,823 miles
  • 2022 – 118,004 miles
  • 2021 – 114,407 miles
  • 2020 – 110,526 miles
  • 2019 – 105,667 miles
  • 2018 – 100,892 miles
  • 2017 – 94,695 miles
  • 2016 – 85,572 miles
  • 2015 – 79,348 miles
  • 2014 – 71,341 miles
  • 2013 – 63,299 miles
  • 2012 – 52,009 miles
  • 2011 – 43,958 miles
  • 2010 – 37,157 miles
  • 2009 – 33,276 miles
  • 2008 – 28,767 miles
  • 2007 – 25,767 miles
  • 2006 – 21,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,273 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,273 miles (+4,450)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    178855594170
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass120,823 miles (+2,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    985593736542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres worn outside edges

  3. Pass118,004 miles (+3,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    566303360488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,407 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    331483367462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,526 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    446476580457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,526 miles (+4,859)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    194783992482
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,667 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    625557999760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,892 miles
    Test number
    184568391038
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads fairly low

  9. Fail100,892 miles (+6,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,892 miles
    Test number
    587447424678
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads fairly low

  10. Pass94,695 miles (+9,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,695 miles
    Test number
    392752461120
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low on edges

  11. Pass85,572 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    402008954017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,348 miles (+8,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    959917345163
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass71,341 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    785813944180
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front bumper loose
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance low

  14. Fail71,341 miles (+8,042)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    636983644131
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteOffside front bumper loose
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance low

  15. Pass63,299 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    547038643105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,289 miles (+11,280)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,289 miles
    Test number
    188170843118
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,009 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    765969082040
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass52,009 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    926179182092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,958 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    189987391414
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass43,958 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    779987691058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,157 miles (+3,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,157 miles
    Test number
    670250200158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass33,276 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,276 miles
    Test number
    503375479058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,767 miles (+3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,767 miles
    Test number
    880137478039
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass25,767 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,767 miles
    Test number
    423118537019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass21,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,762 miles
    Test number
    122499036457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K19 BCW

Does K19 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K19 BCW expired on 21 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K19 BCW?
The MOT on K19 BCW expired on 21 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K19 BCW done?
K19 BCW was recorded at 125,273 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has K19 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K19 BCW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K19 BCW 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 K19 BCW find?
K19 BCW failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger damaged and corroded, and 5 more.

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