
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Pass265,318 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 265,318 miles
- Test number
- 740444082539
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass156,270 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 156,270 miles
- Test number
- 704171724704
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass149,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 149,355 miles
- Test number
- 317018215143
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass136,837 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 136,837 miles
- Test number
- 328410924180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass114,638 miles (+7,554)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,638 miles
- Test number
- 376537602142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 107,084 miles
- Test number
- 255308601417
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass71,038 miles (+29,055)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 71,038 miles
- Test number
- 292808309382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,983 miles (+293)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,983 miles
- Test number
- 880813508348
- NoteN/s front body slight damage
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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