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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc

C5 VPOMOT history

C5 VPO is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

C5 VPO white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,133 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VPO was last recorded at 103,133 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,116 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,133 miles
  • 2025 – 99,788 miles
  • 2024 – 94,970 miles
  • 2023 – 90,029 miles
  • 2022 – 83,960 miles
  • 2021 – 78,960 miles
  • 2020 – 66,765 miles
  • 2019 – 64,555 miles
  • 2018 – 56,701 miles
  • 2017 – 49,544 miles
  • 2015 – 29,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,133 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    595995634357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail103,116 miles (+3,328)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    816689619794
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass99,788 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,788 miles
    Test number
    809164866105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,738 miles (+4,768)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,738 miles
    Test number
    209288368330
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,970 miles
    Test number
    441280249367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,969 miles (+4,940)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,969 miles
    Test number
    166809686730
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass90,029 miles (+6,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    556028397562
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    995225354509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,960 miles (+5,000)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,960 miles
    Test number
    421672330318
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,960 miles (+12,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    535160419943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass66,765 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    249069839767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,555 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    183762464434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    249269588463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail61,564 miles (+4,863)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,564 miles
    Test number
    600982604593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass56,701 miles (+7,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    281905073199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /sill covers

  16. Pass49,544 miles (+19,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    241048037777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass29,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    801454800813
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs showing signs of wear / fatigue.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

Questions about C5 VPO

Does C5 VPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VPO is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 VPO?
The MOT on C5 VPO is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 VPO done?
C5 VPO was recorded at 103,133 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has C5 VPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VPO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 VPO 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 VPO find?
C5 VPO passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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