Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

W18 BEWMOT history

W18 BEW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

W18 BEW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,971 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for W18 BEW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
W18 BEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 BEW was last recorded at 115,971 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,965 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,971 miles
  • 2025 – 115,808 miles
  • 2024 – 113,072 miles
  • 2023 – 110,740 miles
  • 2021 – 107,000 miles
  • 2020 – 103,921 miles
  • 2019 – 102,038 miles
  • 2018 – 99,500 miles
  • 2017 – 97,242 miles
  • 2016 – 90,340 miles
  • 2015 – 72,912 miles
  • 2014 – 66,010 miles
  • 2013 – 58,134 miles
  • 2011 – 47,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,971 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall but not through to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,971 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    100506303909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,965 miles (+157)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    775580994002
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,808 miles (+2,736)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,808 miles
    Test number
    283112479937
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,072 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,072 miles
    Test number
    785089410381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    733289974741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,739 miles (+3,739)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    811707622411
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,000 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,000 miles
    Test number
    945377050985
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,921 miles (+1,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    622726946297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber small hole but no egress (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,038 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    781674346059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sidewall slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sidewall slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear

  10. Fail102,038 miles (+2,538)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,038 miles
    Test number
    902332322505
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sidewall slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sidewall slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear

  11. Pass99,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    333107680405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,499 miles (+2,257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    941289418718
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass97,242 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    438974751659
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket loose rivets broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seating plate (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corner of under shield loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component around bottle and pump area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm towards front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Fail97,241 miles (+6,901)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,241 miles
    Test number
    325655396112
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm towards rear of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall but not through to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket loose rivets broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring seating plate (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corner of under shield loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component around bottle and pump area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm towards front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass90,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    626695396381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail90,340 miles (+17,428)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    752594033480
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,912 miles (+6,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    427835605066
    • NoteAll four wheels have welded stress cracks

  18. Pass66,010 miles (+7,876)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    519128424048
    • NoteBoth rear tyre wear low.
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.
    • NoteSurface rust on various metal brake pipes.

  19. Pass58,134 miles (+10,517)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    238333033048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass47,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    839334461364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 BEW

Does W18 BEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 BEW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 BEW?
The MOT on W18 BEW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 BEW done?
W18 BEW was recorded at 115,971 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has W18 BEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 BEW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 BEW 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 W18 BEW find?
W18 BEW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all W18B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.