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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,266 cc

C5 TBRMOT history

C5 TBR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

C5 TBR silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
163,042 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,266 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TBR was last recorded at 163,042 miles on 2 May 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,029 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,042 miles
  • 2023 – 161,305 miles
  • 2022 – 159,151 miles
  • 2021 – 154,253 miles
  • 2013 – 91,398 miles
  • 2011 – 90,505 miles
  • 2009 – 84,453 miles
  • 2008 – 74,801 miles
  • 2007 – 68,980 miles
  • 2006 – 53,316 miles
  • 2005 – 39,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,042 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryREVERSING LAMPT DOES NOT EMIT A STEADY LIGHTRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,042 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,042 miles
    Test number
    115824145973
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSING LAMPT DOES NOT EMIT A STEADY LIGHT

  2. Fail163,029 miles (+1,724)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,029 miles
    Test number
    244894036860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire TANK BREATHER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSING LAMPT DOES NOT EMIT A STEADY LIGHT

  3. Pass161,305 miles (+2,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,305 miles
    Test number
    142121647961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,151 miles (+4,898)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,151 miles
    Test number
    418965635225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,253 miles (+62,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    952405805464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass91,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    339462933073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail91,398 miles (+893)6 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,398 miles
    Test number
    667762533032
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass90,505 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    886444731012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail90,505 miles (+6,052)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,505 miles
    Test number
    948734131028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  10. Pass84,453 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    854927159329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,451 miles (+9,650)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    473286759384
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass74,801 miles (+107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    460728458408
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on both edges

  13. Fail74,694 miles (+5,714)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    874465758305
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on both edges

  14. Pass68,980 miles (+15,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    792218947380
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail53,316 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    544729246353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are worn

  16. Pass53,316 miles (+13,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    613659346304
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs are worn

  17. Pass39,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    323453755348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 TBR

Does C5 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 TBR expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 TBR?
The MOT on C5 TBR expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 TBR done?
C5 TBR was recorded at 163,042 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has C5 TBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TBR has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 TBR 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 TBR find?
C5 TBR passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front fog light inoperative; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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