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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,991 cc

C5 LOUMOT history

C5 LOU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 23 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,275 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

C5 LOU silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,275 km
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,291 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LOU was last recorded at 172,275 km on 24 Feb 2026, 3,621 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,654 km · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,621 km
Average per year
6,291 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,275 km
  • 2025 – 168,654 km
  • 2024 – 164,632 km
  • 2023 – 160,206 km
  • 2022 – 155,864 km
  • 2021 – 147,504 km
  • 2020 – 134,778 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,275 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fuel filler pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,275 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,275 km
    Test number
    164206334599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail172,275 km (+3,621)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,275 km
    Test number
    841250043489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass168,654 km (+4,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,654 km
    Test number
    849707308569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass164,632 km (+4,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,632 km
    Test number
    276379935045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass160,206 km (+4,342)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,206 km
    Test number
    944709147230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass155,864 km (+8,360)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,864 km
    Test number
    694282760868
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass147,504 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,504 km
    Test number
    543070475232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail147,504 km (+12,726)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,504 km
    Test number
    434478446820
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass134,778 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,778 km
    Test number
    883485723057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,652 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,652 miles
    Test number
    156381033893
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding

  11. Fail76,651 miles (+10,836)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    208765935762
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    178000737995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,815 miles (+5,815)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    716413072274
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass60,000 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    194246311135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,178 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    678923285080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    259776004105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,430 miles (+6,587)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    405576804102
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass38,843 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    256083323413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,213 miles (+5,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    685591832263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass30,113 miles (+4,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    785129321257
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated 205/55/16H

  21. Pass25,593 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    770140930250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    722895940123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LOU

Does C5 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LOU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LOU?
The MOT on C5 LOU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LOU done?
C5 LOU was recorded at 172,275 km at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,291 km a year.
Has C5 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LOU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LOU 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 LOU find?
C5 LOU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush, and 2 more.

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