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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

C5 AVNMOT history

C5 AVN is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

C5 AVN white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,084 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AVN was last recorded at 136,084 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 9,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,502 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,582 miles
Average per year
9,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,084 miles
  • 2025 – 126,502 miles
  • 2024 – 124,262 miles
  • 2023 – 120,010 miles
  • 2022 – 119,031 miles
  • 2019 – 89,824 miles
  • 2018 – 77,948 miles
  • 2017 – 67,538 miles
  • 2016 – 56,753 miles
  • 2014 – 32,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,084 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,084 miles (+9,582)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,084 miles
    Test number
    847383495447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,502 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    299383393595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,262 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,262 miles
    Test number
    436151937229
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,250 miles (+4,240)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    528423143989
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,010 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,010 miles
    Test number
    984330191916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    254413385108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail119,031 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    365548979666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass175,588 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,588 km
    Test number
    781457407498
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail175,588 km (+17,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,588 km
    Test number
    621228582471
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,621 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,621 km
    Test number
    140579477716
    • 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. Pass89,824 miles (+11,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    644951681451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass77,948 miles (+10,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    115179522821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass67,538 miles (+10,785)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,538 miles
    Test number
    703378311315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,753 miles (+24,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    905634968679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,598 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    775345144310
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pads worn
    • NoteRear tyres small side wall cuts

Questions about C5 AVN

Does C5 AVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AVN is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AVN?
The MOT on C5 AVN is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AVN done?
C5 AVN was recorded at 136,084 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 9,139 miles a year.
Has C5 AVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AVN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 AVN 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 C5 AVN find?
C5 AVN passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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