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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

C5 GKPMOT history

C5 GKP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 171,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

C5 GKP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,965 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GKP was last recorded at 171,965 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,963 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,965 miles
  • 2025 – 163,923 miles
  • 2024 – 155,956 miles
  • 2023 – 145,903 miles
  • 2022 – 135,503 miles
  • 2014 – 52,180 miles
  • 2013 – 41,177 miles
  • 2012 – 36,845 miles
  • 2011 – 31,611 miles
  • 2010 – 25,094 miles
  • 2009 – 19,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,965 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From the rack end.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,965 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,965 miles
    Test number
    852193795238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail171,963 miles (+8,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,963 miles
    Test number
    161084514330
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack ball end as marked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    163,923 miles
    Test number
    572846816373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen Washer Jet Weak Flow
  4. Fail163,923 miles (+7,967)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,923 miles
    Test number
    909746696448
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen Washer Jet Weak Flow
  5. Pass155,956 miles (+35)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    252525831515
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From the rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail155,921 miles (+10,018)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,921 miles
    Test number
    217318235176
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From the rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass145,903 miles (+10,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    591272187837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass135,503 miles (+83,323)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    189908633627
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush on the front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In the rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass52,180 miles (+11,003)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    398663064014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen scored
  10. Pass41,177 miles (+4,332)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    297849473023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre outer wall protector
  11. Pass36,845 miles (+5,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    197016062039
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass31,611 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    119923481415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,094 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    251199060014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,222 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    153180899011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  15. Pass19,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,222 miles
    Test number
    393040099041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GKP

Does C5 GKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GKP is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GKP?
The MOT on C5 GKP is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GKP done?
C5 GKP was recorded at 171,965 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has C5 GKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GKP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 GKP 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 GKP find?
C5 GKP passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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