
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass77,182 miles (+2,396)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,182 miles
- Test number
- 491917986776
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass66,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,167 miles
- Test number
- 214540553788
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Pass42,633 miles (+4,413)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 42,633 miles
- Test number
- 186497233380
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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