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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

C5 KAXMOT history

C5 KAX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

C5 KAX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,700 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KAX was last recorded at 145,700 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,852 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,848 miles
Average per year
8,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,700 miles
  • 2025 – 141,852 miles
  • 2024 – 136,811 miles
  • 2022 – 127,941 miles
  • 2020 – 123,080 miles
  • 2019 – 114,876 miles
  • 2018 – 99,520 miles
  • 2017 – 82,484 miles
  • 2016 – 67,504 miles
  • 2015 – 52,961 miles
  • 2014 – 43,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,700 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,700 miles (+3,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,700 miles
    Test number
    489410519456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass141,852 miles (+5,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,852 miles
    Test number
    386947495735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass136,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    322688654888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail136,811 miles (+8,870)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    691886982559
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass127,941 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,941 miles
    Test number
    486185551313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,080 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,080 miles
    Test number
    431589206246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,876 miles (+15,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    303981375045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    428768673971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,520 miles (+17,036)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    696727521090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass82,484 miles (+14,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    334076845082
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low on tread
  11. Pass67,504 miles (+14,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,504 miles
    Test number
    240135581425
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass52,961 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,961 miles
    Test number
    689720695114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    475871094139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C5 KAX

Does C5 KAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KAX is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KAX?
The MOT on C5 KAX is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KAX done?
C5 KAX was recorded at 145,700 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,876 miles a year.
Has C5 KAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KAX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 KAX 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 KAX find?
C5 KAX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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