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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

W18 MWSMOT history

W18 MWS is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

W18 MWS red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,426 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MWS was last recorded at 118,426 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 9,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,904 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,522 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,426 miles
  • 2025 – 108,904 miles
  • 2024 – 98,120 miles
  • 2023 – 89,479 miles
  • 2022 – 81,690 miles
  • 2021 – 73,025 miles
  • 2020 – 64,232 miles
  • 2019 – 48,620 miles
  • 2018 – 38,370 miles
  • 2017 – 35,138 miles
  • 2016 – 30,258 miles
  • 2015 – 26,073 miles
  • 2014 – 21,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,426 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,426 miles (+9,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    945236723849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    684353757114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail108,904 miles (+10,784)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    384666090556
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass98,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    208842198558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail98,120 miles (+8,641)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    277138306887
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass89,479 miles (+7,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    566499691188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    753972240566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,690 miles (+8,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    357159167835
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  9. Pass73,025 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    246125503219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,232 miles (+15,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    495215616748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass48,620 miles (+10,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,620 miles
    Test number
    108032293428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass38,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    992220388216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,370 miles (+3,232)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    639293043715
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,138 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    723170079369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,258 miles (+4,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    697545902641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under trays fitted
  16. Pass26,073 miles (+4,715)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    259261675193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass21,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,358 miles
    Test number
    235249764156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 MWS

Does W18 MWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MWS is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MWS?
The MOT on W18 MWS is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MWS done?
W18 MWS was recorded at 118,426 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has W18 MWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MWS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 MWS 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 MWS find?
W18 MWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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