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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

C5 TBLMOT history

C5 TBL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

C5 TBL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
110,370 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
15 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 TBL was last recorded at 110,370 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,598 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,772 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,370 miles
  • 2024 – 108,598 miles
  • 2023 – 97,211 miles
  • 2022 – 81,096 miles
  • 2021 – 78,899 miles
  • 2019 – 77,684 miles
  • 2017 – 73,970 miles
  • 2016 – 68,069 miles
  • 2015 – 65,886 miles
  • 2014 – 63,646 miles
  • 2013 – 60,582 miles
  • 2012 – 56,391 miles
  • 2011 – 52,609 miles
  • 2010 – 48,441 miles
  • 2009 – 42,483 miles
  • 2008 – 34,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,370 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,370 miles (+1,772)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    968053303869
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass108,598 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,598 miles
    Test number
    518393345229
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,592 miles (+11,381)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,592 miles
    Test number
    453470721898
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,211 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    954163310891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail97,201 miles (+16,105)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    564495166057
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    579191500575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,095 miles (+2,196)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    228918008619
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,899 miles
    Test number
    418942091095
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail78,897 miles (+1,213)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    867429097934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBolt loose for compressor

  10. Pass77,684 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    680084327565
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail77,683 miles (+22)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    775991157245
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail77,661 miles (+3,691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    722856992291
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on

  13. Pass73,970 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    786257106413
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail73,967 miles (+5,898)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    878721542774
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass68,069 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    994089033090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,066 miles (+2,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    552779238200
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one nearest front of car (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one nearest front of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

  17. Pass65,886 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    538097625012
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on

  18. Fail65,886 miles (+2,240)2 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    807356425020
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass63,646 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    907199424072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on (poor conection at parking brake)

  20. Fail63,646 miles (+3,064)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    597738324064
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on (poor conection at parking brake)

  21. Pass60,582 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    825892523048
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHandbrake warning light stays on
    • NoteMiddle hanger exhaust broken

  22. Fail60,582 miles (+4,191)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,582 miles
    Test number
    987942523063
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHandbrake warning light stays on
    • NoteMiddle hanger exhaust broken

  23. Pass56,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    219703722076
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail56,391 miles (+3,782)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    216513622004
    • DangerousFront coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass52,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    475511621015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,609 miles (+4,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    655831321093
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass48,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    333855820085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,441 miles (+5,958)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    411095820022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  29. Pass42,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    594062919014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,483 miles (+7,921)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    790982519031
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  31. Pass34,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,562 miles
    Test number
    451779628070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 TBL

Does C5 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 TBL expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 TBL?
The MOT on C5 TBL expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 TBL done?
C5 TBL was recorded at 110,370 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has C5 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TBL has failed 16 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 TBL 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 TBL find?
C5 TBL failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour, and 6 more.

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