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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,991 cc

C5 RFCMOT history

C5 RFC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

C5 RFC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,381 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RFC was last recorded at 82,381 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,172 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,209 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,381 miles
  • 2024 – 75,172 miles
  • 2023 – 68,663 miles
  • 2022 – 59,825 miles
  • 2021 – 54,613 miles
  • 2020 – 47,015 miles
  • 2019 – 40,037 miles
  • 2018 – 31,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded and worn

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.

  • Plastic under tray fitted front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,381 miles
    Test number
    607559032294
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded and worn

  2. Fail82,381 miles (+7,209)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,381 miles
    Test number
    407185598225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded and worn

  3. Pass75,172 miles (+6,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    267458764872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass68,663 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    424302397181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,328 miles (+7,503)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    752044992422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,825 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    660484960166
    • AdvisoryFront lower under tray fitted.

  7. Pass54,613 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,613 miles
    Test number
    817647098831
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted front to rear

  8. Fail54,592 miles (+7,577)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    328546126894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray fitted front to rear

  9. Pass47,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    584588911726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,015 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,015 miles
    Test number
    586248552801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,037 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,037 miles
    Test number
    433054354634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    337512130133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about C5 RFC

Does C5 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RFC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 RFC?
The MOT on C5 RFC is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RFC done?
C5 RFC was recorded at 82,381 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has C5 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RFC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 RFC 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 RFC find?
C5 RFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: all four brake discs corroded and worn.

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