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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,148 cc

K23 FKUMOT history

K23 FKU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

K23 FKU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
172,118 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 FKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 FKU was last recorded at 172,118 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2023: 170,358 miles, lower than 262,153 miles on 17 Dec 2021.

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
172,111 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,118 miles
  • 2023 – 170,358 miles
  • 2021 – 262,153 miles
  • 2017 – 129,349 miles
  • 2016 – 118,147 miles
  • 2015 – 83,431 miles
  • 2014 – 67,096 miles
  • 2013 – 53,521 miles
  • 2012 – 46,742 miles
  • 2011 – 39,616 miles
  • 2010 – 30,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,118 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,118 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,118 miles
    Test number
    988360205751
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present underside of vehicle
  2. Fail172,111 miles (+1,753)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,111 miles
    Test number
    489072818306
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass170,358 miles (-91,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,358 miles
    Test number
    217676239232
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass262,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    262,153 miles
    Test number
    382464194070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass249,885 km (+13,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    249,885 km
    Test number
    860448764450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,214 km (+16,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    236,214 km
    Test number
    491273479404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass219,460 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    219,460 km
    Test number
    344975284523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,349 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,349 miles
    Test number
    968773294810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,147 miles (+34,716)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    993193699604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,431 miles (+16,335)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    664283824788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,096 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,096 miles
    Test number
    805573544328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,521 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    187274043390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts to rear tyres.
    • NoteOffside,nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged.
  13. Fail53,521 miles (+6,779)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    898364043326
    • FailureOffside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts to rear tyres.
    • NoteOffside,nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged.
  14. Pass46,742 miles (+7,126)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    167468332338
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront fogs lights lens broken n/s/f and o/s/f
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings
    • NoteSmall crack in front number plate advice replacement
  15. Pass39,616 miles (+9,059)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    466471041348
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront fog lamp lenses broken
    • NoteF/discs lipped
  16. Pass30,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,557 miles
    Test number
    223191540364
    • NoteBoth front fog light glasses broken

Questions about K23 FKU

Does K23 FKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K23 FKU expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K23 FKU?
The MOT on K23 FKU expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K23 FKU done?
K23 FKU was recorded at 172,118 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 10,687 miles a year.
Has K23 FKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 FKU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 FKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K23 FKU find?
K23 FKU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both, and 2 more.

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