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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc

C5 WJBMOT history

C5 WJB is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

C5 WJB green Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,375 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WJB was last recorded at 112,375 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,372 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,375 miles
  • 2025 – 112,002 miles
  • 2024 – 111,420 miles
  • 2023 – 110,037 miles
  • 2022 – 109,291 miles
  • 2021 – 107,882 miles
  • 2020 – 107,301 miles
  • 2019 – 105,458 miles
  • 2018 – 102,776 miles
  • 2017 – 100,455 miles
  • 2016 – 96,707 miles
  • 2015 – 91,765 miles
  • 2014 – 87,689 miles
  • 2013 – 83,008 miles
  • 2012 – 77,121 miles
  • 2011 – 68,566 miles
  • 2010 – 63,846 miles
  • 2009 – 56,514 miles
  • 2008 – 48,888 miles
  • 2007 – 39,519 miles
  • 2006 – 31,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,375 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both front shocker lower bushes splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,375 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    869429251181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,372 miles (+370)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    515059935040
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass112,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    406823565933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail112,001 miles (+581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,001 miles
    Test number
    903587816373
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass111,420 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,420 miles
    Test number
    131108976226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,037 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,037 miles
    Test number
    742126543226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,035 miles (+744)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    129894789966
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,291 miles (+1,409)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    192010468395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight condensed up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc red in colour
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker lower bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisorySlight bind to o/s/f brake
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
  9. Pass107,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    683889772127
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker lower bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
  10. Fail107,882 miles (+581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    880171097337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker lower bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
  11. Pass107,301 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    444567321255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,458 miles (+2,682)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    269119564959
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront shockers corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight weep on rear diff
    • AdvisoryWiper poor
  13. Pass102,776 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    748836227030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,455 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,455 miles
    Test number
    309108453911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass96,707 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    776723298078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,765 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,765 miles
    Test number
    287540045012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,764 miles (+4,075)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    189746035030
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass87,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    756628734053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,689 miles (+4,681)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    465545734034
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass83,008 miles (+5,887)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    498018023016
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront exhaust bolts corroded
    • NoteSide repeaters starting to show white light
    • NoteSlight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
    • NoteSlight leak on diff
  21. Pass77,121 miles (+8,555)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    559232832069
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r indicators show white light
    • NoteSlightly corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose
  22. Pass68,566 miles (+4,720)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    788135531052
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to 2.00mm
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/f indicators showing white light
  23. Pass63,846 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    610416040020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,514 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,514 miles
    Test number
    721118229061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    162156848001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,888 miles (+9,369)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,888 miles
    Test number
    400093848091
    • DangerousFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  27. Pass39,519 miles (+7,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    544630747026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass31,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,851 miles
    Test number
    104314436073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 WJB

Does C5 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WJB is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 WJB?
The MOT on C5 WJB is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 WJB done?
C5 WJB was recorded at 112,375 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has C5 WJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 WJB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 WJB 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 WJB find?
C5 WJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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