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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,799 cc

5515 FMMOT history

5515 FM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

5515 FM 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,992 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5515 FM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5515 FM was last recorded at 148,992 miles on 1 May 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,778 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,992 miles
  • 2025 – 148,778 miles
  • 2021 – 147,294 miles
  • 2020 – 144,857 miles
  • 2019 – 142,391 miles
  • 2018 – 141,860 miles
  • 2017 – 138,703 miles
  • 2016 – 135,005 miles
  • 2015 – 133,114 miles
  • 2014 – 132,587 miles
  • 2013 – 130,691 miles
  • 2012 – 124,632 miles
  • 2011 – 120,292 miles
  • 2010 – 118,721 miles
  • 2009 – 111,170 miles
  • 2008 – 103,704 miles
  • 2007 – 96,467 miles
  • 2006 – 89,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,992 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,992 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,992 miles
    Test number
    731973268424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,778 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    828876347641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,294 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,294 miles
    Test number
    776578950853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,857 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,857 miles
    Test number
    283836181257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,853 miles (+2,462)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    121637496748
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass142,391 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    403094550747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,860 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,860 miles
    Test number
    635968900303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,703 miles
    Test number
    783956124881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,703 miles (+3,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,703 miles
    Test number
    435918882073
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass135,005 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    521089712472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,114 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,114 miles
    Test number
    195267245180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    286773734119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,587 miles (+1,896)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    739803134161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  14. Pass130,691 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,691 miles
    Test number
    225967923173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    768742822154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,632 miles (+4,340)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    295341822431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass120,292 miles (+1,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,292 miles
    Test number
    379305401187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Pass118,721 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,721 miles
    Test number
    461437410390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass115,884 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    115,884 miles
    Test number
    213730620187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail115,884 miles (+4,714)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,884 miles
    Test number
    270150520477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail111,170 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    512733419137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass111,170 miles (+7,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,170 miles
    Test number
    843573419194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass103,704 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    114491298452
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail103,704 miles (+7,237)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    171741098420
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail96,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,467 miles
    Test number
    341779687019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass96,467 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,467 miles
    Test number
    393599487085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,117 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    103558596475
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condtion

  28. Pass89,117 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    89,117 miles
    Test number
    181608696450
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condtion

Questions about 5515 FM

What vehicle is registration 5515 FM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5515 FM on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5515 FM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5515 FM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5515 FM?
The MOT on 5515 FM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5515 FM done?
5515 FM was recorded at 148,992 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has 5515 FM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5515 FM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on 5515 FM 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 5515 FM find?
5515 FM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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