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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

K8 FNLMOT history

K8 FNL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 201,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

K8 FNL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,688 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 FNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 FNL was last recorded at 201,688 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,757 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,931 miles
Average per year
9,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,688 miles
  • 2025 – 192,757 miles
  • 2024 – 183,397 miles
  • 2023 – 170,665 miles
  • 2022 – 156,821 miles
  • 2021 – 143,622 miles
  • 2020 – 136,760 miles
  • 2019 – 124,536 miles
  • 2017 – 101,048 miles
  • 2016 – 92,646 miles
  • 2015 – 85,278 miles
  • 2014 – 79,548 miles
  • 2013 – 75,095 miles
  • 2012 – 71,255 miles
  • 2011 – 60,113 miles
  • 2010 – 52,834 miles
  • 2009 – 42,212 miles
  • 2008 – 29,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills/ both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,688 miles (+8,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,688 miles
    Test number
    115966260150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower inner sills/ both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,757 miles
    Test number
    670061625795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail192,749 miles (+9,352)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,749 miles
    Test number
    379367881028
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,397 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,397 miles
    Test number
    612304554084
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail183,389 miles (+12,724)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,389 miles
    Test number
    477083981241
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main centre pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass170,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,665 miles
    Test number
    954979394470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail170,656 miles (+13,835)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,656 miles
    Test number
    192121905798
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass156,821 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,821 miles
    Test number
    690834190572
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail156,811 miles (+13,189)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,811 miles
    Test number
    609028201172
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 0/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass143,622 miles (+6,862)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,622 miles
    Test number
    160583900046
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,760 miles
    Test number
    842892285439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,758 miles (+12,222)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,758 miles
    Test number
    732930185523
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass124,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    614017451340
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm

  14. Fail124,536 miles (+23,488)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    266634981186
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low tread nsr 2mm osr 3mm

  15. Pass101,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    750691442725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves slightly perished

  16. Fail101,042 miles (+8,396)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    487850137418
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre valves slightly perished

  17. Pass92,646 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,646 miles
    Test number
    579167563094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,278 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    716743080505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,548 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    208997014365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,095 miles (+3,840)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    499472923308
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,255 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    368220642317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    576624282046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,969 miles (+6,856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    775954582040
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  24. Pass60,113 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    439595391031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,834 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    852454780058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,828 miles (+10,616)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    613272780008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass42,212 miles (+13,153)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    701443099041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear washer inop

  28. Pass29,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,059 miles
    Test number
    692509208120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 FNL

Does K8 FNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 FNL is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 FNL?
The MOT on K8 FNL is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 FNL done?
K8 FNL was recorded at 201,688 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,681 miles a year.
Has K8 FNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 FNL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 FNL 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 K8 FNL find?
K8 FNL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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