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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

C5 WAYMOT history

C5 WAY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 207,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

C5 WAY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
207,202 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WAY was last recorded at 207,202 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 15,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,557 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,645 miles
Average per year
14,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,202 miles
  • 2025 – 191,557 miles
  • 2024 – 176,857 miles
  • 2023 – 159,764 miles
  • 2022 – 143,787 miles
  • 2021 – 130,631 miles
  • 2020 – 118,256 miles
  • 2019 – 103,002 miles
  • 2018 – 102,622 miles
  • 2016 – 86,410 miles
  • 2015 – 56,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,202 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,202 miles (+15,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    207,202 miles
    Test number
    401723944835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass191,557 miles (+14,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,557 miles
    Test number
    529974585064
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass176,857 miles (+193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,857 miles
    Test number
    168247513519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Fail176,664 miles (+16,900)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,664 miles
    Test number
    931124726377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Pass159,764 miles (+15,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,764 miles
    Test number
    378439347291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass143,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,787 miles
    Test number
    985417772417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,773 miles (+13,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,773 miles
    Test number
    149609883815
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass130,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,631 miles
    Test number
    973985798984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,631 miles (+12,375)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,631 miles
    Test number
    366921735895
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass118,256 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    483505030655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,027 miles (+15,025)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    603296699965
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass103,002 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    222327585020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,622 miles (+16,212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,622 miles
    Test number
    698880756357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,410 miles (+29,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    368093724165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge- starting crack - cuts - cuts to sidewall - no cords shown - 205 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting get low inside edge
  15. Pass56,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    332082660031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 WAY

Does C5 WAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WAY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 WAY?
The MOT on C5 WAY is valid until 8 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 WAY done?
C5 WAY was recorded at 207,202 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 14,702 miles a year.
Has C5 WAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 WAY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 WAY 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 WAY find?
C5 WAY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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