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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

C5 CLGMOT history

C5 CLG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

C5 CLG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,136 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CLG was last recorded at 79,136 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,005 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,131 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,136 miles
  • 2025 – 77,005 miles
  • 2024 – 74,938 miles
  • 2023 – 73,085 miles
  • 2022 – 71,221 miles
  • 2021 – 68,420 miles
  • 2020 – 65,722 miles
  • 2019 – 62,582 miles
  • 2018 – 59,481 miles
  • 2017 – 56,548 miles
  • 2016 – 51,623 miles
  • 2015 – 40,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,136 miles (+2,131)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    227314632280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,005 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    863134459090
    • 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))

  3. Pass74,938 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    738754100322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front and both side rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    297439598396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail73,085 miles (+1,864)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    500652779104
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,221 miles (+2,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    259223521353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass68,420 miles (+2,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    130206859411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,722 miles (+3,140)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    316922529238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre worn on edges and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front near side front bumper damaged but will not cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,582 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    644794575812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit lens damaged (cracked)

  10. Pass59,481 miles (+2,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    980328223009
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    306810616878
    • 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)

  12. Fail56,548 miles (+4,925)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    570288460086
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  13. Pass51,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    833807659195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,623 miles (+11,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    336668969448
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass40,477 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    777785255009
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish on tred
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

Questions about C5 CLG

Does C5 CLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CLG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 CLG?
The MOT on C5 CLG is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 CLG done?
C5 CLG was recorded at 79,136 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has C5 CLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CLG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 CLG 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 CLG find?
C5 CLG passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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