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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 4,973 cc

C5 OOEMOT history

C5 OOE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 233,175 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
233,175 km
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,364 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 OOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 OOE was last recorded at 233,175 km on 27 May 2026, 423 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,752 km · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
423 km
Average per year
1,364 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,175 km
  • 2025 – 232,752 km
  • 2023 – 231,988 km
  • 2022 – 231,344 km
  • 2021 – 230,668 km
  • 2020 – 230,011 km
  • 2019 – 229,440 km
  • 2018 – 228,759 km
  • 2017 – 226,678 km
  • 2016 – 225,226 km
  • 2014 – 219,616 km
  • 2013 – 217,958 km
  • 2012 – 216,554 km
  • 2011 – 214,756 km
  • 2010 – 211,272 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,175 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,175 km (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    233,175 km
    Test number
    391917569286
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,752 km (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    232,752 km
    Test number
    841055060470
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass231,988 km (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    231,988 km
    Test number
    282063394379
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail231,986 km (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,986 km
    Test number
    492120571409
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.37 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.69 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail231,979 km (+635)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,979 km
    Test number
    487442287644
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass231,344 km (+676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    231,344 km
    Test number
    553826908459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass230,668 km (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,668 km
    Test number
    839480716008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail230,643 km (+632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,643 km
    Test number
    140135568092
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass230,011 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    230,011 km
    Test number
    606435088608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail230,011 km (+571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,011 km
    Test number
    848910169411
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass229,440 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    229,440 km
    Test number
    482150786300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail229,439 km (+680)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,439 km
    Test number
    773829950682
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass228,759 km (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    228,759 km
    Test number
    651328596979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass226,678 km (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    226,678 km
    Test number
    728423935674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail226,674 km (+1,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,674 km
    Test number
    718318002820
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass225,226 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    225,226 km
    Test number
    971413890019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail225,226 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,226 km
    Test number
    973287432296
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass22,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    963140212925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass219,616 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    219,616 km
    Test number
    846383234229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail219,615 km (+1,657)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,615 km
    Test number
    378242134286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass217,958 km (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    217,958 km
    Test number
    476611433289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass216,554 km (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    216,554 km
    Test number
    579926522207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass214,756 km (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    214,756 km
    Test number
    885013211274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass211,272 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    211,272 km
    Test number
    181865820139
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Fail211,272 km1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,272 km
    Test number
    843235620162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  26. Pass209,558 miles (+5,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    209,558 miles
    Test number
    503938409144
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak. Slight oil leak from transmission.

  27. Pass203,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    203,912 miles
    Test number
    320838968054
    • NoteOily under engine.

Questions about C5 OOE

Does C5 OOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 OOE is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 OOE?
The MOT on C5 OOE is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 OOE done?
C5 OOE was recorded at 233,175 km at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 1,364 km a year.
Has C5 OOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 OOE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 OOE 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 OOE find?
C5 OOE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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