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Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,685 cc

K70 KAWMOT history

K70 KAW is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2023.

K70 KAW red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
152,153 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 KAW was last recorded at 152,153 miles on 11 Nov 2023, 10,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,890 miles · 12 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10,263 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,153 miles
  • 2022 – 141,890 miles
  • 2021 – 132,524 miles
  • 2020 – 117,898 miles
  • 2019 – 101,794 miles
  • 2018 – 75,641 miles
  • 2017 – 59,781 miles
  • 2016 – 58,339 miles
  • 2015 – 57,525 miles
  • 2014 – 56,970 miles
  • 2013 – 55,161 miles
  • 2012 – 53,080 miles
  • 2011 – 49,931 miles
  • 2010 – 45,275 miles
  • 2009 – 41,552 miles
  • 2008 – 36,666 miles
  • 2007 – 32,009 miles
  • 2006 – 26,838 miles
  • 2005 – 20,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,153 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,153 miles (+10,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,153 miles
    Test number
    239234451188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,890 miles (+9,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,890 miles
    Test number
    443187016978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,524 miles (+14,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    731267930156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,898 miles (+16,104)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    549180745395
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam images slightly poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,794 miles (+26,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    505428696111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass75,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    854566236463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,641 miles (+15,860)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    707513613070
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,781 miles
    Test number
    355676916925
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel brgs have play

  9. Fail59,781 miles (+1,442)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,781 miles
    Test number
    198628692744
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel brgs have play

  10. Pass58,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    991656256854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail58,338 miles (+813)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,338 miles
    Test number
    637288764481
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,525 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    507025045363
    • AdvisoryBoth inner track control arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryBothe front torque strut bushes split

  13. Pass56,970 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    875751304374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,161 miles (+2,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    786592303340
    • NoteMOVED STICKERS FROM SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN PRIOR TO TEST

  15. Pass53,080 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,080 miles
    Test number
    718523612399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,931 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    515218671222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    583827580220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,275 miles (+3,723)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    690787880274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass41,552 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    284987909367
    • NoteGLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER ENGINE STARTED
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

  20. Fail41,552 miles (+4,886)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    481037609424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteGLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER ENGINE STARTED
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

  21. Pass36,666 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,666 miles
    Test number
    723266218386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,009 miles (+5,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    771158917350
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a gouge in outer sidewall.

  23. Pass26,838 miles (+6,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,838 miles
    Test number
    973905826333
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteREMOVED STICKER FROM WINDSCREEN [ZONE B]

  24. Pass20,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,057 miles
    Test number
    901265025374
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteRestricted inspection due to lower vehicle covers

Questions about K70 KAW

Does K70 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 KAW expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 KAW?
The MOT on K70 KAW expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 KAW done?
K70 KAW was recorded at 152,153 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2023, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has K70 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 KAW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on K70 KAW 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 K70 KAW find?
K70 KAW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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