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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc

C5 JBWMOT history

C5 JBW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 37 MOT tests, with 176,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,643 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
37
20 passed · 17 failed
Per year
2,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JBW was last recorded at 176,643 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,606 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,643 miles
  • 2025 – 170,601 miles
  • 2024 – 163,779 miles
  • 2023 – 160,615 miles
  • 2022 – 157,026 miles
  • 2021 – 153,631 miles
  • 2020 – 150,225 miles
  • 2019 – 148,065 miles
  • 2018 – 145,609 miles
  • 2017 – 142,921 miles
  • 2016 – 140,760 miles
  • 2015 – 137,969 miles
  • 2014 – 136,844 miles
  • 2013 – 134,876 miles
  • 2012 – 133,153 miles
  • 2010 – 130,500 miles
  • 2009 – 124,276 miles
  • 2008 – 122,500 miles
  • 2007 – 119,635 miles
  • 2006 – 119,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,643 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive areas (8.4.1 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

37 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,643 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    955659175653
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,606 miles (+6,005)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,606 miles
    Test number
    187430894284
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength to chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,601 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,601 miles
    Test number
    447528633790
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,338 miles (+6,559)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,338 miles
    Test number
    906503948842
    • MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,779 miles
    Test number
    157706792899
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,779 miles (+3,164)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,779 miles
    Test number
    578062577768
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low os,ns (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment low brake (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,615 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,615 miles
    Test number
    503786093467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,383 miles (+3,357)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,383 miles
    Test number
    372100887028
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower undertray insircure
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet sound proofing insircure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,026 miles (+3,395)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,026 miles
    Test number
    363471627441
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,631 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    700375706102
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail153,508 miles (+3,283)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,508 miles
    Test number
    972728024676
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limits (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass150,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    776060906175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail150,225 miles (+2,160)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    899722613551
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass148,065 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,065 miles
    Test number
    582018512792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,609 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    474712990713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  16. Fail145,531 miles (+2,610)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,531 miles
    Test number
    388605216735
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  17. Pass142,921 miles (+2,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,921 miles
    Test number
    820353376650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rattle

  18. Pass140,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,760 miles
    Test number
    587366053964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,760 miles (+2,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,760 miles
    Test number
    210117179898
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet soundproofing inscure lieing on engine

  20. Pass137,969 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,969 miles
    Test number
    339405725400
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail137,958 miles (+1,114)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,958 miles
    Test number
    839508515220
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  22. Pass136,844 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,844 miles
    Test number
    349182314427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,686 miles (+1,810)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,686 miles
    Test number
    807295604254
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass134,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    819169993199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail134,876 miles (+1,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    866109293110
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  26. Pass133,153 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    358703922447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail133,152 miles (+2,652)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,152 miles
    Test number
    729467202210
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

  28. Pass130,500 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,500 miles
    Test number
    730933530159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail130,496 miles (+6,220)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    341684820174
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass124,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    124,276 miles
    Test number
    550242839170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail124,273 miles (+1,773)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,273 miles
    Test number
    653912739173
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass122,500 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    122,500 miles
    Test number
    322427408132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail122,497 miles (+2,862)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,497 miles
    Test number
    484920708167
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  34. Pass119,635 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    119,635 miles
    Test number
    143393507186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail119,629 miles (+431)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    973514297052
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  36. Pass119,198 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    592928066076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail119,106 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,106 miles
    Test number
    544242436073
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about C5 JBW

Does C5 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JBW is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JBW?
The MOT on C5 JBW is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JBW done?
C5 JBW was recorded at 176,643 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 2,810 miles a year.
Has C5 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JBW has failed 17 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 JBW 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 JBW find?
C5 JBW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive areas.

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