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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

K55 THVMOT history

K55 THV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

K55 THV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 THV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 THV was last recorded at 132,142 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,728 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
6,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,142 miles
  • 2025 – 129,728 miles
  • 2024 – 127,035 miles
  • 2023 – 121,570 miles
  • 2022 – 115,911 miles
  • 2021 – 108,983 miles
  • 2020 – 96,734 miles
  • 2019 – 85,240 miles
  • 2018 – 77,001 miles
  • 2017 – 74,498 miles
  • 2016 – 68,390 miles
  • 2015 – 55,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,142 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms inner bushings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,142 miles (+2,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,142 miles
    Test number
    315992218178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms inner bushings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,728 miles
    Test number
    350849542187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail129,728 miles (+2,693)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,728 miles
    Test number
    901677786049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    832270910730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail127,035 miles (+5,465)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,035 miles
    Test number
    712385423720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,570 miles (+5,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,570 miles
    Test number
    298789459104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass115,911 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,911 miles
    Test number
    657867527395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail115,908 miles (+6,925)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,908 miles
    Test number
    675090471481
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass108,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    336334065366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,983 miles (+12,249)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    520703540732
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass96,734 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    457526918911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,240 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    397921220753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,001 miles (+2,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,001 miles
    Test number
    118328398524
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,498 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    230855056567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,390 miles (+13,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    350571337020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a nail in tread area
  16. Pass55,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    448118090719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPassed emission test; but no printout due to very low smoke levels
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about K55 THV

Does K55 THV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 THV is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 THV?
The MOT on K55 THV is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 THV done?
K55 THV was recorded at 132,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,950 miles a year.
Has K55 THV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 THV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K55 THV 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 K55 THV find?
K55 THV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms inner bushings perished.

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