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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

K30 KCWMOT history

K30 KCW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

K30 KCW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
139,958 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 KCW was last recorded at 139,958 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 6,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,491 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,467 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,958 miles
  • 2022 – 133,491 miles
  • 2021 – 122,002 miles
  • 2020 – 119,536 miles
  • 2019 – 116,471 miles
  • 2018 – 110,695 miles
  • 2017 – 104,298 miles
  • 2016 – 99,895 miles
  • 2015 – 97,283 miles
  • 2014 – 94,447 miles
  • 2013 – 90,662 miles
  • 2011 – 83,184 miles
  • 2010 – 72,934 miles
  • 2009 – 60,220 miles
  • 2008 – 47,843 miles
  • 2007 – 39,945 miles
  • 2006 – 29,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,958 miles
    Test number
    387214726503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,958 miles (+6,467)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,958 miles
    Test number
    533495212275
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  3. Pass133,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,491 miles
    Test number
    937537771050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail133,491 miles (+11,489)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,491 miles
    Test number
    174862375148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass122,002 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,002 miles
    Test number
    864708840845
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail121,992 miles (+2,456)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,992 miles
    Test number
    623038664213
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    344747637421
    • AdvisoryFront shocker
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker both

  8. Fail119,526 miles (+3,055)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,526 miles
    Test number
    722966195751
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shocker
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker both

  9. Pass116,471 miles (+5,776)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,471 miles
    Test number
    658607425939
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTravel parking brake

  10. Pass110,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    283352897825
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail110,695 miles (+6,397)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    412798044719
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass104,298 miles (+4,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    941574539595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass99,895 miles (+2,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,895 miles
    Test number
    176089235863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    536514065063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail97,283 miles (+2,836)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    697804165080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass94,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    179673564042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,447 miles (+3,785)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    197523464005
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass90,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    955860063040
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail90,662 miles (+7,478)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    746320063050
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,184 miles (+10,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    316416971426
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass72,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    940295700398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,934 miles (+12,714)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    963391700332
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass60,220 miles (+12,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,220 miles
    Test number
    694316399204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,843 miles (+7,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,843 miles
    Test number
    241803488268
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass39,945 miles (+10,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    360278497240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    470054606417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,820 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,820 miles
    Test number
    952154606392
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K30 KCW

Does K30 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 KCW expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 KCW?
The MOT on K30 KCW expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 KCW done?
K30 KCW was recorded at 139,958 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has K30 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 KCW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 KCW 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 KCW find?
K30 KCW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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