Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
C5 UBEMOT history
C5 UBE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 132,718 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,364 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 UBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 UBE was last recorded at 132,718 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 6,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,999 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,719 miles
- Average per year
- 6,364 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,718 miles
- 2025 – 125,999 miles
- 2024 – 121,311 miles
- 2023 – 120,567 miles
- 2022 – 117,170 miles
- 2021 – 109,890 miles
- 2020 – 104,974 miles
- 2019 – 99,087 miles
- 2018 – 90,413 miles
- 2017 – 83,078 miles
- 2016 – 75,182 miles
- 2015 – 66,373 miles
- 2013 – 60,436 miles
- 2012 – 50,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,718 miles
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak, not excessive.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber misting, getting worse now.
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,718 miles (+6,719)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 132,718 miles
- Test number
- 846386059375
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak, not excessive.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber misting, getting worse now.
Pass125,999 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 125,999 miles
- Test number
- 482067916610
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,952 miles (+4,641)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,952 miles
- Test number
- 772229644320
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,311 miles (+744)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 121,311 miles
- Test number
- 321410302637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass120,567 miles (+3,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 120,567 miles
- Test number
- 481815788219
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,170 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,170 miles
- Test number
- 664653672906
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail117,136 miles (+7,246)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,136 miles
- Test number
- 499657636151
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,890 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 109,890 miles
- Test number
- 881183623767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,820 miles (+4,846)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,820 miles
- Test number
- 356577223468
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,974 miles (+5,887)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 104,974 miles
- Test number
- 827351775856
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,087 miles
- Test number
- 479000137937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,087 miles (+8,674)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,087 miles
- Test number
- 701123080790
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass90,413 miles (+7,335)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 90,413 miles
- Test number
- 209873630590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,078 miles (+7,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 83,078 miles
- Test number
- 678376635643
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass75,182 miles (+8,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,182 miles
- Test number
- 326497428519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,373 miles (+5,937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 66,373 miles
- Test number
- 239135105063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,436 miles (+14)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 60,436 miles
- Test number
- 867823353377
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteImbalance on handbrake performance.
Fail60,422 miles (+10,185)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,422 miles
- Test number
- 466500453359
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteImbalance on handbrake performance.
Pass50,237 miles (+7,572)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 50,237 miles
- Test number
- 586986442330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,665 miles (+17)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 42,665 miles
- Test number
- 918906422177
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
Fail42,648 miles3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,648 miles
- Test number
- 915735322126
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges
- NoteO/s/r tyres slightly deteriorated and worn inner edge
Questions about C5 UBE
- Does C5 UBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 UBE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 UBE?
- The MOT on C5 UBE is valid until 6 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 UBE done?
- C5 UBE was recorded at 132,718 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 6,364 miles a year.
- Has C5 UBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 UBE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 UBE 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 UBE find?
- C5 UBE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: engine oil leak, not excessive.; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively and o/s/f also.; offside front shock absorber misting, getting worse now..
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