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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

K23 AWCMOT history

K23 AWC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

K23 AWC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,893 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 AWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 AWC was last recorded at 58,893 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 5,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,723 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,170 miles
Average per year
2,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,893 miles
  • 2025 – 53,723 miles
  • 2024 – 48,153 miles
  • 2022 – 48,120 miles
  • 2021 – 47,868 miles
  • 2020 – 47,575 miles
  • 2019 – 46,379 miles
  • 2018 – 44,684 miles
  • 2017 – 42,809 miles
  • 2016 – 40,441 miles
  • 2015 – 37,711 miles
  • 2014 – 34,434 miles
  • 2013 – 31,423 miles
  • 2012 – 29,170 miles
  • 2011 – 28,665 miles
  • 2010 – 28,614 miles
  • 2009 – 23,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,893 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,893 miles (+5,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    173115504546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass53,723 miles (+5,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,723 miles
    Test number
    214311185666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass48,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    908461359450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail48,153 miles (+33)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    330098553594
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass48,120 miles (+252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    298210034139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,868 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    888554735326
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass47,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    605232660763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    387083094693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,575 miles (+1,196)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    292244778966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass46,379 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    299481718887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    481259239159
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail44,684 miles (+1,875)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    135784812993
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass42,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    982924460028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,808 miles (+2,367)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    744149988882
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass40,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    601369319671
    • 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)
  16. Fail40,441 miles (+2,730)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,441 miles
    Test number
    471833193232
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
  17. Pass37,711 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,711 miles
    Test number
    745219550145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,434 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    135332754250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,423 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,423 miles
    Test number
    539913863290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,170 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,170 miles
    Test number
    148560452283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,665 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    225608951240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,614 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    781801170287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,402 miles
    Test number
    801553659297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 AWC

Does K23 AWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 AWC is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 AWC?
The MOT on K23 AWC is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 AWC done?
K23 AWC was recorded at 58,893 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,100 miles a year.
Has K23 AWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 AWC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 AWC 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 K23 AWC find?
K23 AWC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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