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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

K30 FESMOT history

K30 FES is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 319,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

K30 FES black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
319,589 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
19,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 FES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 FES was last recorded at 319,589 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 20,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,441 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
20,148 miles
Average per year
19,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 319,589 miles
  • 2020 – 299,441 miles
  • 2019 – 284,061 miles
  • 2017 – 265,318 miles
  • 2016 – 156,270 miles
  • 2015 – 149,355 miles
  • 2014 – 136,837 miles
  • 2013 – 124,636 miles
  • 2012 – 114,638 miles
  • 2011 – 107,084 miles
  • 2010 – 99,792 miles
  • 2009 – 71,038 miles
  • 2008 – 41,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass319,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass319,589 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    319,589 miles
    Test number
    451956775683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass309,535 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    309,535 km
    Test number
    310030735424
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail309,535 km3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,535 km
    Test number
    104957914411
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass299,441 miles (+15,380)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    299,441 miles
    Test number
    794239768975
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass284,061 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    284,061 miles
    Test number
    180310350940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake leaver has little return travel
  6. Pass275,071 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    275,071 km
    Test number
    440972404950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail275,071 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,071 km
    Test number
    584795143631
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass265,318 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    265,318 miles
    Test number
    740444082539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail265,315 miles (+109,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,315 miles
    Test number
    808400933852
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass156,270 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,270 miles
    Test number
    704171724704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,266 miles (+6,911)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,266 miles
    Test number
    675186338476
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass149,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    317018215143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,355 miles (+12,518)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    807758915187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
  14. Pass136,837 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    328410924180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,477 miles (+11,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,477 miles
    Test number
    177803914198
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass124,636 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    146376913183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail124,600 miles (+9,962)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,600 miles
    Test number
    629304213109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
  18. Pass114,638 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,638 miles
    Test number
    376537602142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    255308601417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,084 miles (+7,292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    526155601159
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass99,792 miles (+28,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    963403020373
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass71,038 miles (+29,055)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,038 miles
    Test number
    292808309382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,983 miles (+293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    880813508348
    • NoteN/s front body slight damage
  24. Fail41,690 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    893877698230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front body slight damage

Questions about K30 FES

Does K30 FES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 FES expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 FES?
The MOT on K30 FES expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 FES done?
K30 FES was recorded at 319,589 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 19,778 miles a year.
Has K30 FES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 FES has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K30 FES 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 K30 FES find?
K30 FES passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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