Mercedes
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc
C5 VWSMOT history
C5 VWS is a black petrol Mercedes first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,800 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 VWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 VWS was last recorded at 102,800 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,797 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,800 miles
- 2025 – 101,368 miles
- 2024 – 99,070 miles
- 2022 – 95,963 miles
- 2021 – 90,607 miles
- 2020 – 85,403 miles
- 2019 – 82,050 miles
- 2018 – 77,757 miles
- 2017 – 72,191 miles
- 2016 – 68,010 miles
- 2015 – 64,350 miles
- 2014 – 63,878 miles
- 2013 – 62,190 miles
- 2012 – 58,313 miles
- 2011 – 55,728 miles
- 2010 – 51,990 miles
- 2009 – 48,335 miles
- 2008 – 43,558 miles
- 2007 – 42,402 miles
- 2006 – 35,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,800 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,800 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,800 miles
- Test number
- 548237459865
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail102,797 miles (+1,429)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,797 miles
- Test number
- 662577617658
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass101,368 miles (+2,298)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 101,368 miles
- Test number
- 968271016422
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,070 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,070 miles
- Test number
- 854576354522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,963 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 95,963 miles
- Test number
- 445305725034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,960 miles (+5,353)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,960 miles
- Test number
- 824317870600
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,607 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 90,607 miles
- Test number
- 162901583696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,605 miles (+5,202)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,605 miles
- Test number
- 163023788015
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,403 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,403 miles
- Test number
- 177099892518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,365 miles (+3,315)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,365 miles
- Test number
- 432551969541
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,050 miles (+4,293)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,050 miles
- Test number
- 134694142383
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,757 miles (+5,566)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 77,757 miles
- Test number
- 105751927049
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar 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))
Pass72,191 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 148753845690
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXLE GOING TO O/S/R FLEXI-HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY.
Fail72,191 miles (+4,181)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 225811479256
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH N/S JETS BLOCKED + ONE O/S BLOCKED ALSO. (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER REAR AXLE GOING TO O/S/R FLEXI-HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front H/LAMP WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY.
Pass68,010 miles (+3,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 68,010 miles
- Test number
- 388976873298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass64,350 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,350 miles
- Test number
- 295833527899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,878 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 63,878 miles
- Test number
- 716388404333
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,190 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,190 miles
- Test number
- 346619423246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail62,189 miles (+3,876)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,189 miles
- Test number
- 798837323242
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteWashers poor just ok for test
Pass58,313 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,313 miles
- Test number
- 316678172111
- AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,728 miles (+3,738)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 485849171155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,990 miles (+3,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,990 miles
- Test number
- 152764940275
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass48,335 miles (+4,777)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,335 miles
- Test number
- 701799159297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,558 miles
- Test number
- 450015058172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,558 miles (+1,156)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,558 miles
- Test number
- 191365758195
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass42,402 miles (+6,868)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,402 miles
- Test number
- 432114667039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,534 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,534 miles
- Test number
- 173267036021
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass35,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 35,534 miles
- Test number
- 563107836056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 VWS
- Does C5 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VWS is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 VWS?
- The MOT on C5 VWS is valid until 19 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 VWS done?
- C5 VWS was recorded at 102,800 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
- Has C5 VWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 VWS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 VWS 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 VWS find?
- C5 VWS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear fuel pipe/s corroded.
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