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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

C5 DYOMOT history

C5 DYO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

C5 DYO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,235 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DYO was last recorded at 110,235 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,046 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,235 miles
  • 2025 – 106,046 miles
  • 2023 – 99,092 miles
  • 2022 – 97,205 miles
  • 2021 – 95,342 miles
  • 2020 – 93,506 miles
  • 2019 – 92,224 miles
  • 2018 – 90,216 miles
  • 2017 – 85,192 miles
  • 2016 – 72,609 miles
  • 2015 – 60,140 miles
  • 2014 – 43,224 miles
  • 2013 – 27,311 miles
  • 2012 – 19,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,235 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play boot deteriorated also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,235 miles (+4,189)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    816023858065
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe feeding flexi on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play boot deteriorated also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass106,046 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    994384481741
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,092 miles (+1,887)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    272448278235
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,205 miles (+1,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    728145344134
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,342 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    272615768022
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,506 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    507203811605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail93,409 miles (+1,185)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    703863212701
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    985324960587
    • 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))

  9. Fail92,223 miles (+92)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    947917872875
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass92,131 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,131 miles
    Test number
    729716927840
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on approx 3mm

  11. Pass90,216 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,216 miles
    Test number
    406821365212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,210 miles (+5,018)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    415518260082
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass85,192 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    368769982190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail85,164 miles (+12,555)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    272251743225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass72,609 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,609 miles
    Test number
    974282505167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  16. Fail72,605 miles (+12,465)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,605 miles
    Test number
    821812039242
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  17. Pass60,140 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    618247769417
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  18. Fail60,140 miles (+16,916)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    951847900548
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  19. Pass43,224 miles (+15,913)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    308658524151
    • NoteN/s parking brake low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

  20. Pass27,311 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,311 miles
    Test number
    287448723454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,144 miles (+7,241)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,144 miles
    Test number
    735168903086
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass19,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    656816212049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,903 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    715203312084
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake disc's wearing thin.
    • NoteRear brake disc's wearing thin.

Questions about C5 DYO

Does C5 DYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DYO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DYO?
The MOT on C5 DYO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DYO done?
C5 DYO was recorded at 110,235 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has C5 DYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DYO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 DYO 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 DYO find?
C5 DYO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central prop shaft bearing has slight play; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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