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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

K88 MCJMOT history

K88 MCJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

K88 MCJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,835 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 MCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 MCJ was last recorded at 86,835 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2010: 45,323 miles, lower than 45,352 miles on 6 Mar 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
86,180 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,835 miles
  • 2024 – 86,180 miles
  • 2023 – 85,321 miles
  • 2022 – 84,686 miles
  • 2021 – 82,816 miles
  • 2020 – 82,459 miles
  • 2019 – 80,218 miles
  • 2018 – 75,165 miles
  • 2017 – 71,786 miles
  • 2016 – 68,435 miles
  • 2015 – 65,271 miles
  • 2014 – 60,943 miles
  • 2013 – 57,304 miles
  • 2012 – 53,152 miles
  • 2011 – 48,734 miles
  • 2010 – 45,323 miles
  • 2009 – 39,644 miles
  • 2008 – 35,076 miles
  • 2006 – 23,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,835 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,835 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    510731864025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,180 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,180 miles
    Test number
    654410634810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass85,321 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    635069801347
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside making inspection of some areas difficult

  4. Pass84,686 miles (+1,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,686 miles
    Test number
    399990917473
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front supplementary gearbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body, underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass82,816 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    532971132427
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,459 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    606139819254
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves slight splitting/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass80,218 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    570997847044
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  8. Fail80,218 miles (+5,053)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    898414119232
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  9. Pass75,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    825728845447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,163 miles (+3,377)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    640976333771
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,786 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    228180255230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail71,784 miles (+3,349)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    199667679378
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass68,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    367272853755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,433 miles (+3,162)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    968482770146
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass65,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    307510535021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,271 miles (+4,328)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    126769425062
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,943 miles (+3,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    649072924012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    335565023073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail57,295 miles (+4,143)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    349815523000
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass53,152 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,152 miles
    Test number
    876220912001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,734 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,734 miles
    Test number
    478016001052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,323 miles (-29)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,323 miles
    Test number
    110477660048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,352 miles (+5,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,352 miles
    Test number
    584055860010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,644 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,644 miles
    Test number
    914023769076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,076 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    271659558026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    900918026193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 MCJ

Does K88 MCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 MCJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K88 MCJ?
The MOT on K88 MCJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 MCJ done?
K88 MCJ was recorded at 86,835 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has K88 MCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 MCJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on K88 MCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 MCJ find?
K88 MCJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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