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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

B5 VJCMOT history

B5 VJC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

B5 VJC grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,346 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VJC was last recorded at 164,346 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,224 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,122 miles
Average per year
9,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,346 miles
  • 2025 – 157,224 miles
  • 2024 – 149,489 miles
  • 2023 – 142,249 miles
  • 2022 – 134,552 miles
  • 2021 – 125,657 miles
  • 2020 – 119,354 miles
  • 2019 – 110,966 miles
  • 2018 – 102,513 miles
  • 2017 – 93,976 miles
  • 2016 – 78,010 miles
  • 2015 – 67,044 miles
  • 2014 – 55,300 miles
  • 2013 – 41,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,346 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,346 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,346 miles
    Test number
    617761587152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,224 miles (+7,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,224 miles
    Test number
    387704974023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,489 miles (+7,240)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,489 miles
    Test number
    824651749367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,249 miles (+7,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,249 miles
    Test number
    283989781513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    367949563660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,552 miles (+8,895)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    309127311834
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,657 miles
    Test number
    805094372149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,657 miles (+6,303)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,657 miles
    Test number
    776289693973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,354 miles (+8,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,354 miles
    Test number
    243231687550
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to under covers

  10. Pass110,966 miles (+8,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    707292454602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass102,513 miles (+8,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    280720100211
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are splitting on inner side walls

  12. Pass93,976 miles (+15,966)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,976 miles
    Test number
    414115065654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,010 miles (+10,966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,010 miles
    Test number
    996661972913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,044 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    286609925070
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail67,040 miles (+11,740)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    388078025061
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass55,300 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    129740924491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly scrubbing out on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp lense broken

  17. Fail55,298 miles (+14,150)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    325210724082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly scrubbing out on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp lense broken

  18. Pass41,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,148 miles
    Test number
    635191533040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about B5 VJC

Does B5 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VJC is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VJC?
The MOT on B5 VJC is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VJC done?
B5 VJC was recorded at 164,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,523 miles a year.
Has B5 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VJC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on B5 VJC 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 B5 VJC find?
B5 VJC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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