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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

K88 KALMOT history

K88 KAL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 56,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

K88 KAL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,956 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KAL was last recorded at 56,956 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,559 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
3,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,956 miles
  • 2025 – 56,559 miles
  • 2024 – 56,003 miles
  • 2023 – 54,669 miles
  • 2022 – 52,576 miles
  • 2021 – 50,716 miles
  • 2020 – 47,558 miles
  • 2019 – 44,529 miles
  • 2018 – 39,471 miles
  • 2017 – 35,642 miles
  • 2016 – 30,165 miles
  • 2015 – 23,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,956 miles
  • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near end sill, corroded (unable to access) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing edges

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,956 miles (+397)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    311070578237
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near end sill, corroded (unable to access) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing edges

  2. Pass56,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    790169591007
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link covers perished slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs worn slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail56,545 miles (+542)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,545 miles
    Test number
    342102434782
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link covers perished slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs worn slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass56,003 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,003 miles
    Test number
    243148614290
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear close to sensor
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass54,669 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    182471488094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,576 miles (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    485237625952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,716 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    187268253855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,706 miles (+3,148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,706 miles
    Test number
    824423281705
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,558 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,558 miles
    Test number
    248098410907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,529 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    148177191881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,471 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    982753269564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,642 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,642 miles
    Test number
    116438121300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,165 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    362882524413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,017 miles
    Test number
    985175646986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 KAL

Does K88 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KAL is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KAL?
The MOT on K88 KAL is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KAL done?
K88 KAL was recorded at 56,956 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,080 miles a year.
Has K88 KAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KAL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 KAL 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 K88 KAL find?
K88 KAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts perishing; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs slightly worn; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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