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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc

C5 RSKMOT history

C5 RSK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

C5 RSK silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,038 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RSK was last recorded at 72,038 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,982 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,038 miles
  • 2025 – 71,296 miles
  • 2024 – 70,586 miles
  • 2023 – 69,651 miles
  • 2022 – 68,626 miles
  • 2021 – 67,148 miles
  • 2020 – 66,028 miles
  • 2019 – 64,486 miles
  • 2018 – 62,586 miles
  • 2017 – 60,571 miles
  • 2016 – 58,177 miles
  • 2015 – 56,008 miles
  • 2014 – 53,855 miles
  • 2013 – 51,206 miles
  • 2012 – 47,085 miles
  • 2011 – 44,039 miles
  • 2010 – 40,764 miles
  • 2009 – 38,656 miles
  • 2008 – 35,333 miles
  • 2007 – 32,891 miles
  • 2006 – 28,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,038 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,038 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    499077599049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,982 miles (+686)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    224411921408
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,296 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    869279282959
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,296 miles (+710)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    896402076864
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,586 miles (+935)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    283197984243
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,651 miles (+1,025)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    136265355392
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror lens deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / sill covers fitted

  7. Pass68,626 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    143587788647
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail68,626 miles (+1,478)1 dangerous2 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    813730804758
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass67,148 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    616174220036
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail67,148 miles (+1,120)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    524316936900
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass66,028 miles (+1,542)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    950898994531
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating but pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass64,486 miles (+1,900)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,486 miles
    Test number
    527942548871
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass62,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    193771124708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,576 miles (+2,005)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    237157142457
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass60,571 miles (+2,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    647036999575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass58,177 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    878728828811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass56,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    330645123025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail56,008 miles (+2,153)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    690515930480
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass53,855 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    498621634214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass51,206 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    277802083463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass47,085 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    505675222194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass44,039 miles (+3,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,039 miles
    Test number
    268955301115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,764 miles (+2,108)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    142911090490
    • NoteSlight movement in bottom ball joints

  24. Pass38,656 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    571326509114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,333 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    664035108184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,891 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    603022607138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    590469156034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 RSK

Does C5 RSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RSK is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 RSK?
The MOT on C5 RSK is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RSK done?
C5 RSK was recorded at 72,038 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,097 miles a year.
Has C5 RSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RSK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 RSK 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 RSK find?
C5 RSK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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