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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc

K28 DWEMOT history

K28 DWE is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 225,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

K28 DWE red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
225,691 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 DWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

K28 DWE was last recorded at 225,691 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 97,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,328 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
97,363 miles
Average per year
17,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,691 miles
  • 2024 – 128,328 miles
  • 2023 – 121,129 miles
  • 2022 – 117,734 miles
  • 2021 – 102,482 miles
  • 2020 – 92,320 miles
  • 2019 – 75,346 miles
  • 2018 – 54,392 miles
  • 2017 – 49,140 miles
  • 2016 – 43,097 miles
  • 2015 – 37,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail225,691 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Full undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail225,691 miles (+97,363)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,691 miles
    Test number
    578022933344
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,328 miles (+7,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,328 miles
    Test number
    988422007484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded
  3. Pass121,129 miles (+3,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,129 miles
    Test number
    118974858410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear frame, area, arms, mountings and springs corroded
  4. Pass117,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    605159648392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,734 miles (+15,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    618042656884
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass102,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,482 miles
    Test number
    116002374891
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  7. Fail102,482 miles (+10,162)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,482 miles
    Test number
    864719101726
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFull undertrays fitted
  8. Pass92,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    825161463051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail92,320 miles (+16,974)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    891408407520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass75,346 miles (+20,954)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    966339521387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,392 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,392 miles
    Test number
    840983455165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,140 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,140 miles
    Test number
    253703699679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,381 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    768998202825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,097 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    465491928406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    939223605140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 DWE

Does K28 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K28 DWE expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K28 DWE?
The MOT on K28 DWE expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K28 DWE done?
K28 DWE was recorded at 225,691 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 17,682 miles a year.
Has K28 DWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 DWE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K28 DWE 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 K28 DWE find?
K28 DWE failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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