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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,991 cc

K21 BALMOT history

K21 BAL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 21,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

K21 BAL red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
21,646 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 BAL was last recorded at 21,646 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2024: 18,164 miles, lower than 27,595 miles on 13 Sept 2023.

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
19,792 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,854 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,646 miles
  • 2025 – 19,792 miles
  • 2024 – 18,164 miles
  • 2023 – 27,595 miles
  • 2022 – 24,943 miles
  • 2021 – 11,950 miles
  • 2020 – 9,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,646 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,646 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    21,646 miles
    Test number
    610064434028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,792 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    19,792 miles
    Test number
    162996992449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass18,164 miles (-9,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    18,164 miles
    Test number
    149130668226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,595 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,595 miles
    Test number
    962032594460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,943 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    870556995536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,941 miles (+17)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,941 miles
    Test number
    951963937695
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  7. Fail24,924 miles (+12,974)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,924 miles
    Test number
    965271973922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  8. Pass11,950 miles (+2,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    11,950 miles
    Test number
    759765936243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass9,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,862 miles
    Test number
    941057709657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 BAL

Does K21 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BAL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 BAL?
The MOT on K21 BAL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 BAL done?
K21 BAL was recorded at 21,646 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has K21 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 BAL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on K21 BAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 BAL find?
K21 BAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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