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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

C5 ELLMOT history

C5 ELL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,184 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ELL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ELL was last recorded at 84,184 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,492 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,184 miles
  • 2025 – 83,492 miles
  • 2024 – 82,144 miles
  • 2023 – 80,478 miles
  • 2022 – 78,091 miles
  • 2021 – 76,605 miles
  • 2020 – 74,950 miles
  • 2019 – 71,318 miles
  • 2018 – 66,522 miles
  • 2017 – 61,937 miles
  • 2016 – 55,916 miles
  • 2015 – 51,203 miles
  • 2014 – 47,242 miles
  • 2013 – 34,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,184 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    242495630469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail84,184 miles (+692)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    159527892354
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass83,492 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    947725162113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass82,144 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    200740893380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,478 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    346575300393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,091 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,091 miles
    Test number
    327939989678
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,081 miles (+1,476)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,081 miles
    Test number
    346772703256
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    274966265366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail76,605 miles (+1,655)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,605 miles
    Test number
    282768324819
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass74,950 miles (+3,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    910836868142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,318 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    121835060860
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,522 miles (+4,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,522 miles
    Test number
    129670192005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,937 miles (+6,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    196022014449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass55,916 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    149528263268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail55,912 miles (+4,709)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    502941577165
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,203 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    116605675030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,242 miles (+12,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    279977674073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,568 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,568 miles
    Test number
    208587383048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,562 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    325056783083
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about C5 ELL

Does C5 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ELL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ELL?
The MOT on C5 ELL is valid until 31 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 ELL done?
C5 ELL was recorded at 84,184 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has C5 ELL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ELL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ELL 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 ELL find?
C5 ELL passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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