Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 4,973 cc
C5 BWCMOT history
C5 BWC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Apr 1990. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 72,247 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 BWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 20 Apr 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
C5 BWC was last recorded at 72,247 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 May 2012: 70,619 miles, lower than 70,755 miles on 14 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,229 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,247 miles
- 2025 – 72,229 miles
- 2024 – 72,226 miles
- 2023 – 72,225 miles
- 2022 – 72,188 miles
- 2021 – 72,085 miles
- 2020 – 72,033 miles
- 2019 – 71,820 miles
- 2018 – 71,585 miles
- 2017 – 71,425 miles
- 2016 – 71,348 miles
- 2015 – 71,175 miles
- 2014 – 70,933 miles
- 2012 – 70,619 miles
- 2011 – 70,755 miles
- 2010 – 69,765 miles
- 2008 – 69,075 miles
- 2007 – 67,671 miles
- 2006 – 64,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail72,247 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryGeneral underneath corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail72,247 miles (+18)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,247 miles
- Test number
- 735416767752
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral underneath corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,229 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 72,229 miles
- Test number
- 495398777544
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass72,226 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 643203048723
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on hose (2.1.5 (a))
Pass72,225 miles (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 72,225 miles
- Test number
- 418534708752
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass72,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 72,188 miles
- Test number
- 795061429382
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Fail72,188 miles (+103)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,188 miles
- Test number
- 131141465329
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass72,085 miles (+52)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 72,085 miles
- Test number
- 900497903607
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass72,033 miles (+213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 72,033 miles
- Test number
- 612573298407
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes covered in grease but slight corroision
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass71,820 miles (+235)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,820 miles
- Test number
- 911954056305
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VARIOUS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,585 miles (+160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,585 miles
- Test number
- 270734430875
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Pass71,425 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,425 miles
- Test number
- 560905607716
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak On engine
Fail71,425 miles (+77)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,425 miles
- Test number
- 236899821299
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak On engine
Pass71,348 miles (+173)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 71,348 miles
- Test number
- 454002253445
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryEngine cooling fans running all the time
Fail71,175 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,175 miles
- Test number
- 295655305499
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,175 miles (+242)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 71,175 miles
- Test number
- 638455405165
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,933 miles
- Test number
- 289922524171
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail70,933 miles (+314)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,933 miles
- Test number
- 936205014143
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass70,619 miles (-136)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,619 miles
- Test number
- 125739132100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,755 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,755 miles
- Test number
- 329075261199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,715 miles (+950)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,715 miles
- Test number
- 168818751128
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass69,765 miles (+690)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,765 miles
- Test number
- 103918830180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,075 miles (+1,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,075 miles
- Test number
- 460252938366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,671 miles (+2,957)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 67,671 miles
- Test number
- 820788307072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,714 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 64,714 miles
- Test number
- 621485706030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C5 BWC
- Does C5 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 BWC expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 BWC?
- The MOT on C5 BWC expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 BWC done?
- C5 BWC was recorded at 72,247 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 367 miles a year.
- Has C5 BWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 BWC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 BWC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C5 BWC find?
- C5 BWC failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general underneath corrosion, and 1 more.
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