Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
S18 KCNMOT history
S18 KCN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 53,466 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 KCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 17 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 KCN was last recorded at 53,466 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,442 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 2,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,466 miles
- 2023 – 50,086 miles
- 2019 – 48,914 miles
- 2016 – 39,992 miles
- 2015 – 38,398 miles
- 2014 – 36,652 miles
- 2013 – 34,164 miles
- 2012 – 31,549 miles
- 2011 – 28,457 miles
- 2009 – 19,855 miles
- 2008 – 15,554 miles
- 2007 – 10,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,466 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,466 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 53,466 miles
- Test number
- 396520051050
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail53,442 miles (+3,356)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,442 miles
- Test number
- 412228755583
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass50,086 miles (+1,172)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 50,086 miles
- Test number
- 445346520083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet requires adjustment/attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,914 miles
- Test number
- 500584708779
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Fail48,914 miles (+8,922)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,914 miles
- Test number
- 410563041965
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront tyre size-205/55/16
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriorated, outer edge of tread area worn low
- AdvisoryRear tyre size-225/50/16
Pass39,992 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 39,992 miles
- Test number
- 698163661822
- AdvisoryFront Lower rear suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate no excessive movement found
- AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish and wear on inner edges (205/55R16)
- AdvisoryExhaust mount broken, system still supported
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smear slightly
Fail39,992 miles (+1,594)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,992 miles
- Test number
- 390715153318
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower rear suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate no excessive movement found
- AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish and wear on inner edges (205/55R16)
- AdvisoryExhaust mount broken, system still supported
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smear slightly
Pass38,398 miles (+1,746)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 38,398 miles
- Test number
- 238302335478
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,652 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 36,652 miles
- Test number
- 798120544189
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre low on pressure possibly affecting headlight aim &/or brake effort readings
Fail36,652 miles (+2,488)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,652 miles
- Test number
- 465730644104
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre low on pressure possibly affecting headlight aim &/or brake effort readings
Pass34,164 miles (+2,615)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,164 miles
- Test number
- 779663133108
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail31,549 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,549 miles
- Test number
- 349227632170
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,549 miles (+3,092)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 31,549 miles
- Test number
- 507867432141
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,457 miles (+8,602)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,457 miles
- Test number
- 427277511125
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
Pass19,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,855 miles
- Test number
- 790171559208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,855 miles (+4,301)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,855 miles
- Test number
- 342880359482
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,554 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,554 miles
- Test number
- 314188048476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 10,897 miles
- Test number
- 830834607236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 KCN
- Does S18 KCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KCN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S18 KCN?
- The MOT on S18 KCN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 KCN done?
- S18 KCN was recorded at 53,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
- Has S18 KCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 KCN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 KCN 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 S18 KCN find?
- S18 KCN passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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