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Beige · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

C5 VDLMOT history

C5 VDL is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

C5 VDL beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,088 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VDL was last recorded at 49,088 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,681 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
2,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,088 miles
  • 2025 – 47,681 miles
  • 2024 – 46,576 miles
  • 2023 – 45,538 miles
  • 2022 – 43,200 miles
  • 2021 – 42,097 miles
  • 2020 – 41,010 miles
  • 2019 – 39,204 miles
  • 2018 – 32,820 miles
  • 2017 – 30,048 miles
  • 2016 – 27,752 miles
  • 2015 – 23,866 miles
  • 2014 – 19,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,088 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,088 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    933764767431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,681 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    843307692059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,576 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    648927491778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,538 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    124169845820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,535 miles (+2,335)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,535 miles
    Test number
    862280710851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass43,200 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    629841041045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,097 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    941914507714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,010 miles (+1,806)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    867977826949
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass39,204 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    185037654023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,371 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    624424093389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass32,820 miles (+2,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    572453436250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
  12. Pass30,048 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    848354615806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,752 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    366604994203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass23,866 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    419857105181
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass19,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    806847804104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 VDL

Does C5 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VDL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 VDL?
The MOT on C5 VDL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 VDL done?
C5 VDL was recorded at 49,088 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,479 miles a year.
Has C5 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VDL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 VDL 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 VDL find?
C5 VDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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