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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

C5 WESMOT history

C5 WES is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

C5 WES red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,016 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WES was last recorded at 107,016 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,022 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,994 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,016 miles
  • 2024 – 104,022 miles
  • 2023 – 100,488 miles
  • 2022 – 96,513 miles
  • 2021 – 90,733 miles
  • 2020 – 87,220 miles
  • 2019 – 82,476 miles
  • 2018 – 72,080 miles
  • 2017 – 66,282 miles
  • 2016 – 59,990 miles
  • 2015 – 49,764 miles
  • 2014 – 44,289 miles
  • 2013 – 33,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,016 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,016 miles (+2,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    623310171118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  2. Pass104,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    569145427331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,022 miles (+3,534)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    608986044388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass100,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    264495335940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,480 miles (+3,967)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    859356863906
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass96,513 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    848734627557
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail96,513 miles (+5,780)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,513 miles
    Test number
    261481245153
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass90,733 miles (+3,513)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    983522058301
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,220 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    868714300281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,476 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    260775620591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail82,476 miles (+10,396)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    833914041979
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass72,080 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    299520149278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Pass66,282 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,282 miles
    Test number
    861246322770
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
  14. Fail65,665 miles (+5,675)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    290272675398
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s & n/s sidelights flashing with hazard warning lights (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is run flat type
  15. Pass59,990 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    896334692671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,764 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    329525956330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,289 miles
    Test number
    317261454467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail44,289 miles (+10,927)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,289 miles
    Test number
    499211954237
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass33,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    817906143298
    • 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)

Questions about C5 WES

Does C5 WES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WES is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 WES?
The MOT on C5 WES is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 WES done?
C5 WES was recorded at 107,016 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has C5 WES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 WES has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 WES 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 WES find?
C5 WES passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; parking brake only just met requirements.

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