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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

K21 RCWMOT history

K21 RCW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

K21 RCW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,716 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 RCW was last recorded at 96,716 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2016: 29,467 miles, lower than 34,460 miles on 28 Mar 2015.
  • 28 Mar 2018: 43,794 miles, lower than 46,447 miles on 29 Mar 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,575 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,141 miles
Average per year
5,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,716 miles
  • 2025 – 90,575 miles
  • 2024 – 85,644 miles
  • 2023 – 80,140 miles
  • 2022 – 73,418 miles
  • 2021 – 60,086 miles
  • 2020 – 56,505 miles
  • 2019 – 50,372 miles
  • 2018 – 43,794 miles
  • 2017 – 46,447 miles
  • 2016 – 29,467 miles
  • 2015 – 34,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,716 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,716 miles (+6,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    666865921737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass90,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    407901393897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,575 miles (+4,931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,575 miles
    Test number
    855194758657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass85,644 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    705829757437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,140 miles (+6,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    926589607475
    • 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. Pass73,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    734705266312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,418 miles (+13,332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,418 miles
    Test number
    488845161993
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,086 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    461140869061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass56,505 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    617212914953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,372 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    912513496266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,794 miles (-2,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    926759597425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,447 miles (+16,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    253932594815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,467 miles (-4,993)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,467 miles
    Test number
    535739380144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    265507985085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 RCW

Does K21 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RCW is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 RCW?
The MOT on K21 RCW is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 RCW done?
K21 RCW was recorded at 96,716 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,637 miles a year.
Has K21 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 RCW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 RCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 RCW find?
K21 RCW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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