Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc
K8 VLDMOT history
K8 VLD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,135 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 104,135 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 VLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 VLD was last recorded at 104,135 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,133 miles · 18 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,135 miles
- 2025 – 104,133 miles
- 2024 – 100,135 miles
- 2023 – 94,921 miles
- 2022 – 87,594 miles
- 2021 – 84,449 miles
- 2019 – 74,400 miles
- 2018 – 61,157 miles
- 2017 – 49,679 miles
- 2016 – 43,019 miles
- 2015 – 37,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,135 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear damage to bumper.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,135 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 104,135 miles
- Test number
- 173065687425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail104,133 miles (+3,998)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,133 miles
- Test number
- 167628859882
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,135 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 100,135 miles
- Test number
- 976577900233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail100,117 miles (+5,020)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,117 miles
- Test number
- 363683686502
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass95,097 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 95,097 miles
- Test number
- 182976036264
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to bumper.
Fail95,083 miles (+162)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,083 miles
- Test number
- 855877844226
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to bumper.
Fail94,921 miles (+7,327)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,921 miles
- Test number
- 118407095614
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass87,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 87,594 miles
- Test number
- 501829495001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,594 miles (+3,145)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,594 miles
- Test number
- 852171645678
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb incorrectly mounted. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass84,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 394739281015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,449 miles (+5,303)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 320409027454
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass79,146 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,146 miles
- Test number
- 736434798472
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail79,146 miles (+4,746)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,146 miles
- Test number
- 140321117354
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass74,400 miles (+13,243)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,400 miles
- Test number
- 507747317296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,157 miles (+11,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,157 miles
- Test number
- 716614848560
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass49,679 miles (+6,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,679 miles
- Test number
- 887081208888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,019 miles (+5,834)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,019 miles
- Test number
- 777319544539
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn
Pass37,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 37,185 miles
- Test number
- 278910615229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 VLD
- Does K8 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VLD is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 VLD?
- The MOT on K8 VLD is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 VLD done?
- K8 VLD was recorded at 104,135 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
- Has K8 VLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 VLD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 VLD 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 VLD find?
- K8 VLD passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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