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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

K50 BNSMOT history

K50 BNS is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

K50 BNS green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,461 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 BNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 BNS was last recorded at 67,461 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2009: 41,018 miles, lower than 48,776 miles on 31 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,352 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
1,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,461 miles
  • 2025 – 66,352 miles
  • 2024 – 65,177 miles
  • 2022 – 64,279 miles
  • 2021 – 62,441 miles
  • 2020 – 61,569 miles
  • 2019 – 61,152 miles
  • 2018 – 59,716 miles
  • 2017 – 58,759 miles
  • 2016 – 58,081 miles
  • 2014 – 58,076 miles
  • 2013 – 56,198 miles
  • 2012 – 53,961 miles
  • 2011 – 50,552 miles
  • 2010 – 47,234 miles
  • 2009 – 44,320 miles
  • 2008 – 48,776 miles
  • 2007 – 37,729 miles
  • 2006 – 34,083 miles
  • 2005 – 30,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly noisy
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion around rear sub frame /under body

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,461 miles (+1,109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    144828637827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion around rear sub frame /under body

  2. Pass66,352 miles (+1,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,352 miles
    Test number
    484281390036
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension parts and mounting areas
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,177 miles (+898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    290471228647
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe, suspension parts and mounting areas
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres cracking and perishing

  4. Pass64,279 miles (+955)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    415555492701
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  5. Pass63,324 miles (+883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    668801950706
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

  6. Pass62,441 miles (+872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    913921454864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,569 miles (+417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    901488616915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  8. Pass61,152 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    208521020693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,716 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    306823597872
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass58,759 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,759 miles
    Test number
    207184445694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail58,751 miles (+670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    836505329030
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,081 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    703408319115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,076 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,076 miles
    Test number
    256216244383
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,198 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,198 miles
    Test number
    828637733313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,961 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    816732442308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,552 miles (+3,318)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    386771151380
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteUndersider off vehicle covered by plastics

  17. Pass47,234 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    740562150396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,320 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    973902759351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,018 miles (-7,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,018 miles
    Test number
    200799619074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,776 miles (+8,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,776 miles
    Test number
    781736668378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail40,776 miles (+3,047)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    834298458339
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass37,729 miles (+3,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    342061167381
    • NoteSlight play on off side front wheel bearing

  23. Pass34,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    574611766342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,083 miles (+3,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    542671866320
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Fail30,181 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,181 miles
    Test number
    270744765358
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  26. Pass30,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    30,181 miles
    Test number
    712494765364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 BNS

Does K50 BNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 BNS is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 BNS?
The MOT on K50 BNS is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 BNS done?
K50 BNS was recorded at 67,461 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,860 miles a year.
Has K50 BNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 BNS has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on K50 BNS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K50 BNS find?
K50 BNS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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