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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

C5 DSCMOT history

C5 DSC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

C5 DSC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
81,414 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DSC was last recorded at 81,414 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,822 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
5,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,414 miles
  • 2025 – 78,822 miles
  • 2024 – 76,577 miles
  • 2023 – 73,025 miles
  • 2022 – 68,512 miles
  • 2021 – 65,774 miles
  • 2020 – 64,510 miles
  • 2019 – 60,363 miles
  • 2018 – 54,741 miles
  • 2017 – 45,864 miles
  • 2016 – 35,740 miles
  • 2015 – 25,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,414 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,414 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,414 miles
    Test number
    229907875746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,822 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    860881385591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,577 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,577 miles
    Test number
    707929282503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,025 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    989020682994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,512 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    547614321924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,510 miles (+2,736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    732669059696
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
  7. Pass65,774 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    165152440192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,510 miles (+4,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    688078951352
    • AdvisoryEmissions not registered on smoke meter
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTow bar socket not accessible
  9. Pass60,363 miles (+5,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    483413582596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cuts-no cords showing
  10. Pass54,741 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    241029552545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,864 miles (+10,124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    973503799059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,740 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,740 miles
    Test number
    223753631077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,088 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    738708795127
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 DSC

Does C5 DSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DSC is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DSC?
The MOT on C5 DSC is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DSC done?
C5 DSC was recorded at 81,414 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,186 miles a year.
Has C5 DSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DSC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 DSC 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 DSC find?
C5 DSC passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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