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Mercedes-Benz CLC

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

C5 KLUMOT history

C5 KLU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 22 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

C5 KLU white Mercedes-Benz Clc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,811 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLC
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KLU was last recorded at 96,811 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,811 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,811 miles
  • 2024 – 93,618 miles
  • 2023 – 89,766 miles
  • 2022 – 77,182 miles
  • 2021 – 74,786 miles
  • 2020 – 71,658 miles
  • 2019 – 66,167 miles
  • 2018 – 64,450 miles
  • 2017 – 60,410 miles
  • 2016 – 57,269 miles
  • 2015 – 52,886 miles
  • 2014 – 48,049 miles
  • 2013 – 42,633 miles
  • 2012 – 38,220 miles
  • 2011 – 33,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,811 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet slightly defective but still provides enough fluidRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,811 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    522799308580
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet slightly defective but still provides enough fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail96,811 miles (+3,193)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,811 miles
    Test number
    687841605650
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to badly corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet slightly defective but still provides enough fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,618 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    741402984243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail93,618 miles (+3,852)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,618 miles
    Test number
    529119088238
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main @ rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass89,766 miles (+201)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    494045921877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail89,565 miles (+12,383)1 dangerous3 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    696784209562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass77,182 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    491917986776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,786 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    893235379261
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail74,785 miles (+3,127)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    342129101821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass71,658 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,658 miles
    Test number
    699621138924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail71,657 miles (+5,490)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    580799591344
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass66,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    214540553788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,167 miles (+1,717)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    204097034038
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass64,450 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    987689526084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on edges
  15. Fail64,345 miles (+3,935)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    257012174230
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on edges
  16. Pass60,410 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    817983960920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a tear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a tear
  17. Fail57,269 miles (+4,383)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    362782892995
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front side windows appear to be excessively tinted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel rim slightly distorted
  18. Pass52,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    828437633442
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjuster reset to 0 for test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail52,886 miles (+4,837)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    372994356376
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight adjuster reset to 0 for test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass48,049 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    865072124300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass42,633 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    186497233380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,220 miles (+4,277)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,220 miles
    Test number
    555171632382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass33,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    956152731337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 KLU

Does C5 KLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KLU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 KLU?
The MOT on C5 KLU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KLU done?
C5 KLU was recorded at 96,811 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has C5 KLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KLU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 KLU 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 KLU find?
C5 KLU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front washer jet slightly defective but still provides enough fluid, and 3 more.

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