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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

C5 PDBMOT history

C5 PDB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

C5 PDB silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,120 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PDB was last recorded at 78,120 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,593 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,527 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,120 miles
  • 2025 – 73,593 miles
  • 2024 – 65,966 miles
  • 2023 – 59,907 miles
  • 2022 – 55,246 miles
  • 2021 – 49,098 miles
  • 2020 – 43,292 miles
  • 2019 – 38,138 miles
  • 2018 – 32,062 miles
  • 2017 – 25,810 miles
  • 2016 – 19,692 miles
  • 2015 – 12,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,120 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,120 miles (+4,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    106319988898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,593 miles (+7,627)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    855556558567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,966 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,966 miles
    Test number
    678703574272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,907 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    427739517890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,246 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    272765999374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,098 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    643752889857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    973227742315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,292 miles (+5,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    268821296648
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass38,138 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    232161327009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,062 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    631060893699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,810 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    948651617751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,692 miles
    Test number
    539819347474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,692 miles (+6,887)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,692 miles
    Test number
    693202001304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass12,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,805 miles
    Test number
    888022185002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PDB

Does C5 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 PDB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 PDB?
The MOT on C5 PDB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 PDB done?
C5 PDB was recorded at 78,120 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has C5 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PDB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 PDB 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 PDB find?
C5 PDB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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