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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X23 KJSMOT history

X23 KJS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 62,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

X23 KJS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,016 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 KJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 KJS was last recorded at 62,016 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,776 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
1,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,016 miles
  • 2025 – 61,776 miles
  • 2024 – 61,479 miles
  • 2023 – 61,182 miles
  • 2022 – 60,879 miles
  • 2021 – 60,563 miles
  • 2020 – 60,077 miles
  • 2019 – 59,882 miles
  • 2018 – 59,768 miles
  • 2017 – 59,632 miles
  • 2016 – 59,521 miles
  • 2015 – 59,245 miles
  • 2014 – 59,038 miles
  • 2013 – 58,594 miles
  • 2012 – 57,673 miles
  • 2011 – 56,416 miles
  • 2010 – 54,497 miles
  • 2009 – 51,492 miles
  • 2008 – 49,733 miles
  • 2007 – 45,266 miles
  • 2006 – 40,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,016 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on various rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    188835934287
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail62,016 miles (+240)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    487971707570
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass61,776 miles (+297)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    136397750416
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass61,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    658486293551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  5. Fail61,479 miles (+297)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    524031658761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  6. Pass61,182 miles (+303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    802283607154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  7. Pass60,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    772633668176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail60,879 miles (+316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,879 miles
    Test number
    641900658311
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass60,563 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,563 miles
    Test number
    159201887256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass60,077 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    880996641351
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks corroded
  11. Pass59,882 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    684512751494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,768 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    247999608569
    • AdvisoryDash indicating lamp fault no fault found
  13. Pass59,632 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    127734551117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Fail59,632 miles (+111)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    119554034631
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass59,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    943158453396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,521 miles (+276)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    828661442159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass59,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    195848985175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,245 miles (+207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    335387185139
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Fail59,038 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    625682384123
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  20. Pass59,038 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    927652284146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    427249373108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,578 miles (+905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    419389573197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass57,673 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    526501682108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,416 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    725470181111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,497 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    733936570102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,495 miles (+3,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    432505870103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass51,492 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    562154899171
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack
  28. Pass49,733 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    852654408220
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Fail45,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    421236987147
    • Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  30. Pass45,266 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    881246687174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    251078776429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 KJS

Does X23 KJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 KJS is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 KJS?
The MOT on X23 KJS is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 KJS done?
X23 KJS was recorded at 62,016 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,060 miles a year.
Has X23 KJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 KJS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 KJS 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 X23 KJS find?
X23 KJS passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: corrosion on various rear suspension components; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front fog inop, and 1 more.

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