Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
C5 TFGMOT history
C5 TFG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 149,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 149,878 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 TFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 TFG was last recorded at 149,878 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,779 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 99 miles
- Average per year
- 8,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,878 miles
- 2025 – 144,904 miles
- 2024 – 139,274 miles
- 2023 – 133,813 miles
- 2022 – 131,557 miles
- 2021 – 124,302 miles
- 2020 – 118,656 miles
- 2019 – 108,390 miles
- 2018 – 92,900 miles
- 2017 – 80,172 miles
- 2016 – 71,182 miles
- 2015 – 62,332 miles
- 2014 – 50,089 miles
- 2013 – 35,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,878 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,878 miles (+99)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 149,878 miles
- Test number
- 549328186756
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,779 miles (+4,875)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,779 miles
- Test number
- 227368131652
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod has play
Pass144,904 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,904 miles
- Test number
- 179173614771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,274 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 139,274 miles
- Test number
- 146852107080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail139,273 miles (+5,460)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,273 miles
- Test number
- 218768785934
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass133,813 miles (+2,256)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,813 miles
- Test number
- 708492586870
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass131,557 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,557 miles
- Test number
- 154785976079
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass124,302 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 124,302 miles
- Test number
- 814264878040
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail124,157 miles (+5,501)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,157 miles
- Test number
- 648094374951
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,656 miles (+10,266)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 118,656 miles
- Test number
- 691679728601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,390 miles (+15,490)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 108,390 miles
- Test number
- 680023446924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,900 miles (+12,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,900 miles
- Test number
- 443681753797
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,172 miles (+8,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 80,172 miles
- Test number
- 297772985514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,182 miles (+8,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,182 miles
- Test number
- 297285569531
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall
Pass62,332 miles (+12,243)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 62,332 miles
- Test number
- 848902945027
- NoteNearside front tyre has damage to tread area
Pass50,089 miles (+15,010)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,089 miles
- Test number
- 519296454043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,079 miles
- Test number
- 179609753445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 TFG
- Does C5 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TFG is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 TFG?
- The MOT on C5 TFG is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 TFG done?
- C5 TFG was recorded at 149,878 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
- Has C5 TFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 TFG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 TFG 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 TFG find?
- C5 TFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tie rod has play; offside front tie rod has play, and 1 more.
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