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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

W18 MRKMOT history

W18 MRK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 163,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

W18 MRK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,011 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MRK was last recorded at 163,011 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,973 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,038 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,011 miles
  • 2025 – 153,973 miles
  • 2024 – 142,972 miles
  • 2023 – 134,799 miles
  • 2022 – 127,036 miles
  • 2021 – 120,603 miles
  • 2019 – 109,604 miles
  • 2018 – 106,590 miles
  • 2017 – 103,367 miles
  • 2016 – 100,901 miles
  • 2015 – 96,270 miles
  • 2014 – 80,800 miles
  • 2013 – 59,631 miles
  • 2012 – 43,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,011 miles (+9,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,011 miles
    Test number
    878156045729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,973 miles (+11,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,973 miles
    Test number
    164238565895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass142,972 miles (+8,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,972 miles
    Test number
    119723106473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,799 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,799 miles
    Test number
    242821739170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,036 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    380019108967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,603 miles (+10,999)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,603 miles
    Test number
    667983742855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,604 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,604 miles
    Test number
    729043670938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,590 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,590 miles
    Test number
    563608944290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,367 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    347514598828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,901 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,901 miles
    Test number
    971738320772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,270 miles (+15,470)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    659437725149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    275316524403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail80,800 miles (+21,169)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    239916324131
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass59,631 miles (+16,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    228278393086
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass43,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    658230392082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,344 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    557020292080
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about W18 MRK

Does W18 MRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MRK is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MRK?
The MOT on W18 MRK is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MRK done?
W18 MRK was recorded at 163,011 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has W18 MRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MRK has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2014.
Has the mileage on W18 MRK 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 MRK find?
W18 MRK passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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