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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

C5 SWNMOT history

C5 SWN is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

C5 SWN blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,888 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SWN was last recorded at 97,888 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,310 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
6,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,888 miles
  • 2025 – 95,310 miles
  • 2024 – 92,493 miles
  • 2023 – 90,423 miles
  • 2022 – 87,164 miles
  • 2021 – 84,188 miles
  • 2020 – 80,492 miles
  • 2019 – 75,035 miles
  • 2018 – 64,850 miles
  • 2017 – 54,461 miles
  • 2016 – 38,858 miles
  • 2015 – 27,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,888 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    806621876448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,310 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    944964265681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,493 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    600538612047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,423 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    726935364128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,164 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    316631702476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,188 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    531973786034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass80,492 miles (+5,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    921952332941
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheels bearings and steering
    • AdvisorySome minors body damages
  8. Pass75,035 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    909454917378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,850 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,850 miles
    Test number
    312068494018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail64,847 miles (+10,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    601740487463
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass54,461 miles (+15,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    204723572516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass38,858 miles (+11,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    537695376926
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass27,018 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,018 miles
    Test number
    748728205292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    915179075017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SWN

Does C5 SWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SWN is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SWN?
The MOT on C5 SWN is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SWN done?
C5 SWN was recorded at 97,888 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,302 miles a year.
Has C5 SWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SWN has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 SWN 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 SWN find?
C5 SWN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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