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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

S18 KWCMOT history

S18 KWC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

S18 KWC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,530 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KWC was last recorded at 117,530 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,724 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
6,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,530 miles
  • 2025 – 113,724 miles
  • 2024 – 109,264 miles
  • 2023 – 104,560 miles
  • 2022 – 100,919 miles
  • 2021 – 96,564 miles
  • 2020 – 92,445 miles
  • 2019 – 88,220 miles
  • 2018 – 82,597 miles
  • 2017 – 77,539 miles
  • 2016 – 71,510 miles
  • 2015 – 63,312 miles
  • 2014 – 50,651 miles
  • 2013 – 40,530 miles
  • 2012 – 28,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    245243439013
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail117,530 miles (+3,806)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    334396609485
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass113,724 miles (+4,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    169432451920
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner dge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,264 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,264 miles
    Test number
    993795018119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,050 miles (+4,490)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    167089038789
    • DangerousRear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,560 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    166228463620
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail104,493 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,493 miles
    Test number
    981681266586
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,919 miles (+4,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    689749936191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and n/s/f outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass96,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    471031182612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut to outer wall [not to cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail96,564 miles (+4,119)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    873916211677
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut to outer wall [not to cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass92,445 miles (+4,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    347382330111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes and o/s/f outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass88,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    890521138320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipes[ and front outer ] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides[and perishing] (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail88,220 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    282700537253
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipes[ and front outer ] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides[and perishing] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,597 miles (+5,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    109892143832
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r main and o/s/f outer pipes[ ok under load] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass77,539 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    564522634164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  16. Fail77,529 miles (+6,019)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    300593376972
    • FailureCoil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and rear outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  17. Pass71,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    146506467113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

  18. Fail71,510 miles (+8,198)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    842275427076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

  19. Pass63,312 miles (+12,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    126338275405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,651 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    136453964016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,530 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,530 miles
    Test number
    325658573035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,688 miles
    Test number
    549523202161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KWC

Does S18 KWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KWC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 KWC?
The MOT on S18 KWC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 KWC done?
S18 KWC was recorded at 117,530 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
Has S18 KWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KWC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 KWC 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 KWC find?
S18 KWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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