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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

K88 AVCMOT history

K88 AVC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

K88 AVC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,562 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 AVC
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
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 AVC was last recorded at 95,562 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2011: 14,743 miles, lower than 27,969 miles on 29 Jul 2010.

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
92,107 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,455 miles
Average per year
3,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,562 miles
  • 2025 – 92,107 miles
  • 2024 – 88,830 miles
  • 2023 – 83,669 miles
  • 2022 – 79,831 miles
  • 2021 – 76,094 miles
  • 2020 – 73,112 miles
  • 2019 – 67,565 miles
  • 2018 – 61,148 miles
  • 2017 – 54,869 miles
  • 2016 – 44,779 miles
  • 2015 – 39,140 miles
  • 2014 – 37,139 miles
  • 2013 – 35,700 miles
  • 2012 – 33,027 miles
  • 2011 – 14,745 miles
  • 2010 – 27,969 miles
  • 2009 – 25,809 miles
  • 2008 – 23,746 miles
  • 2007 – 22,072 miles
  • 2006 – 19,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAdvise all brake pipes
  • AdvisoryAdvise both front headlight
  • AdvisoryAdvise ehaust

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    615709600499
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front headlight
    • AdvisoryAdvise ehaust

  2. Fail95,562 miles (+3,455)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,562 miles
    Test number
    364849232371
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front headlight
    • AdvisoryAdvise ehaust

  3. Pass92,107 miles (+3,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,107 miles
    Test number
    499368435971
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear sub frame and all supension links

  4. Pass88,830 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,830 miles
    Test number
    163748491049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear sub frame and all suspension links

  5. Pass83,669 miles (+3,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    220764270589
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass79,831 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    959613834260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,094 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    617483460353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,112 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    824549972934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    252786624624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,565 miles (+6,417)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,565 miles
    Test number
    339882975130
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,148 miles (+6,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    524136790722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    494877845424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail54,869 miles (+10,090)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,869 miles
    Test number
    149045894174
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush caster (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass44,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    244231063151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,779 miles (+5,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    573402496567
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  16. Pass39,140 miles (+2,001)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    359188015439
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  17. Pass37,139 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,139 miles
    Test number
    369359314292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,700 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,700 miles
    Test number
    448651223261
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,700 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,700 miles
    Test number
    466691023205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,027 miles (+18,282)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    568202222203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,745 miles
    Test number
    889839801246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,743 miles (-13,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,743 miles
    Test number
    617659901293
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass27,969 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,969 miles
    Test number
    512180510261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,809 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    831792119210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,746 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    204941308223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    324842917253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,072 miles (+2,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,072 miles
    Test number
    360602217492
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass19,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,545 miles
    Test number
    653571896129
    • NoteSurface rust on outer edges of front discs(inside)

Questions about K88 AVC

Does K88 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 AVC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 AVC?
The MOT on K88 AVC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 AVC done?
K88 AVC was recorded at 95,562 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,777 miles a year.
Has K88 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 AVC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 AVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 AVC find?
K88 AVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: advise all brake pipes; advise both front headlight; advise ehaust.

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