Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc
K33 ULAMOT history
K33 ULA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 199,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 199,555 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K33 ULA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K33 ULA was last recorded at 199,555 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,555 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,555 miles
- 2025 – 199,370 miles
- 2024 – 196,001 miles
- 2023 – 195,794 miles
- 2022 – 195,281 miles
- 2021 – 191,203 miles
- 2020 – 189,191 miles
- 2019 – 186,431 miles
- 2018 – 180,022 miles
- 2017 – 173,933 miles
- 2016 – 164,758 miles
- 2015 – 162,525 miles
- 2014 – 155,430 miles
- 2013 – 147,691 miles
- 2012 – 139,718 miles
- 2011 – 133,807 miles
- 2010 – 125,166 miles
- 2009 – 116,179 miles
- 2008 – 105,767 miles
- 2007 – 90,823 miles
- 2006 – 72,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,555 miles
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBattery loose not insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryEngine oily no sign of a leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake just passed may benefit from some attentionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
35 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,555 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 199,555 miles
- Test number
- 549337737183
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery loose not insecure
- AdvisoryEngine oily no sign of a leak
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded not excessive
- AdvisoryParking brake just passed may benefit from some attention
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessive
Fail199,555 miles (+30)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,555 miles
- Test number
- 466641832655
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod sheared off (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery loose not insecure
- AdvisoryEngine oily no sign of a leak
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded not excessive
- AdvisoryParking brake just passed may benefit from some attention
- AdvisoryRear seats not fitted at time of test
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessive
Fail199,525 miles (+155)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,525 miles
- Test number
- 316904461493
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass199,370 miles (+3,369)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 199,370 miles
- Test number
- 352045257694
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass196,001 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 196,001 miles
- Test number
- 976572946948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,898 miles (+104)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,898 miles
- Test number
- 823928167383
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear wheels inadequate readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,794 miles (+513)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,794 miles
- Test number
- 967184671506
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Offside lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass195,281 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 195,281 miles
- Test number
- 245377695736
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass191,203 miles (+2,012)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 191,203 miles
- Test number
- 308617588497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,191 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 189,191 miles
- Test number
- 592757794685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,190 miles (+2,759)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,190 miles
- Test number
- 886042752424
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,431 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 186,431 miles
- Test number
- 505588913864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,427 miles (+6,405)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,427 miles
- Test number
- 979140617396
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear lamp illuminated
Pass180,022 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 180,022 miles
- Test number
- 500135225704
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,021 miles (+6,088)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,021 miles
- Test number
- 905517059276
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,933 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 173,933 miles
- Test number
- 443115106911
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryHandbrake effort requirements only just met
Fail173,929 miles (+9,171)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,929 miles
- Test number
- 579552358270
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass164,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 164,758 miles
- Test number
- 344171795360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,758 miles (+2,233)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,758 miles
- Test number
- 829253760606
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCheck brake pads dash light illuminated
Pass162,525 miles (+7,095)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 162,525 miles
- Test number
- 451211307127
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear possible wheel bearing noisey or diff
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)
Pass155,430 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 155,430 miles
- Test number
- 395269654458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail155,430 miles (+7,739)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,430 miles
- Test number
- 268478854219
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass147,691 miles (+7,973)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 147,691 miles
- Test number
- 705643753231
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir leak around engine bay
- NoteOffside steering arm slight play
Pass139,718 miles (+5,911)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 139,718 miles
- Test number
- 437536052205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 133,807 miles
- Test number
- 577650871202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,805 miles (+8,639)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,805 miles
- Test number
- 325090471258
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass125,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 125,166 miles
- Test number
- 991637260292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,166 miles (+8,987)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,166 miles
- Test number
- 720776660289
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass116,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 116,179 miles
- Test number
- 683900169284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,179 miles (+10,412)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,179 miles
- Test number
- 310787759447
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass105,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 105,767 miles
- Test number
- 913647468266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,767 miles (+14,944)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,767 miles
- Test number
- 213787068255
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,823 miles (+18,294)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 90,823 miles
- Test number
- 362150367449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 72,529 miles
- Test number
- 282477356273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,529 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,529 miles
- Test number
- 182107356216
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about K33 ULA
- Does K33 ULA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 ULA is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K33 ULA?
- The MOT on K33 ULA is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K33 ULA done?
- K33 ULA was recorded at 199,555 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
- Has K33 ULA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K33 ULA has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K33 ULA 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 K33 ULA find?
- K33 ULA passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: indicator switch faulty; battery loose not insecure; engine oily no sign of a leak, and 6 more.
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