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Daimler DB18

Brown and Beige · Petrol · 1950 · 2,500 cc

KEL 497MOT history

KEL 497 is a brown and beige petrol Daimler DB18 first used on 1 Nov 1983. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
67,103 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KEL 497
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Daimler
Model
DB18
Colour
Brown and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1950
First used
1 Nov 1983
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KEL 497 was last recorded at 67,103 miles on 8 May 2026, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,540 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,103 miles
  • 2025 – 66,540 miles
  • 2024 – 65,789 miles
  • 2023 – 64,825 miles
  • 2022 – 63,953 miles
  • 2021 – 63,746 miles
  • 2020 – 63,577 miles
  • 2019 – 63,243 miles
  • 2018 – 62,795 miles
  • 2017 – 62,152 miles
  • 2016 – 61,285 miles
  • 2014 – 61,017 miles
  • 2006 – 60,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,103 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear slight play in brake linkage pivot rear axle.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in king pins
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in king pins.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,103 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    573967909223
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear slight play in brake linkage pivot rear axle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in king pins
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in king pins.

  2. Pass66,540 miles (+751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,540 miles
    Test number
    596585533993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight flat spot on tyre.
    • AdvisorySlight up and down movement in both front king pins.

  3. Pass65,789 miles (+964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    433371298093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,825 miles (+872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    565482959773
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,953 miles (+207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    659406320179
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

  6. Pass63,746 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    532238540516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,577 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    799699610497
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,243 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    713932588916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,795 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    786548167259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,152 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    887461447940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,285 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    532600224239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,017 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,017 miles
    Test number
    797084754216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    131698056160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KEL 497

What vehicle is registration KEL 497 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KEL 497 on a brown and beige petrol Daimler DB18 first used on 1 Nov 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KEL 497 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KEL 497 is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on KEL 497?
The MOT on KEL 497 is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KEL 497 done?
KEL 497 was recorded at 67,103 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 327 miles a year.
Has KEL 497 ever failed its MOT?
No. KEL 497 has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on KEL 497 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 KEL 497 find?
KEL 497 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear slight play in brake linkage pivot rear axle.; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front slight play in king pins, and 2 more.

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