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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

C5 XECMOT history

C5 XEC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

C5 XEC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,636 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XEC was last recorded at 112,636 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,616 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,636 miles
  • 2024 – 106,524 miles
  • 2023 – 98,805 miles
  • 2022 – 93,261 miles
  • 2021 – 87,195 miles
  • 2020 – 80,528 miles
  • 2019 – 74,193 miles
  • 2018 – 67,360 miles
  • 2017 – 55,670 miles
  • 2016 – 46,706 miles
  • 2015 – 37,952 miles
  • 2014 – 27,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,636 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,636 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,636 miles
    Test number
    628141183143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,616 miles (+6,092)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,616 miles
    Test number
    406573350498
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,524 miles (+43)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,524 miles
    Test number
    133908320454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,481 miles (+7,676)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,481 miles
    Test number
    739703901120
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,805 miles (+5,544)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    879829653917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum

  6. Pass93,261 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    541648518107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  7. Fail93,261 miles (+6,066)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    801246524888
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  8. Pass87,195 miles (+6,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    809828955235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    752063035924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,528 miles (+6,335)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    914714221807
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass74,193 miles (+6,833)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    865758657229
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  12. Pass67,360 miles (+11,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    976937418950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass55,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    449657354146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,669 miles (+8,963)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,669 miles
    Test number
    939098394387
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn

  15. Pass46,706 miles (+8,754)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,706 miles
    Test number
    652098500359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,952 miles (+11)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,952 miles
    Test number
    276966195188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail37,941 miles (+10,287)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    247585295485
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,654 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,654 miles
    Test number
    878043194189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,974 miles
    Test number
    279083404074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 XEC

Does C5 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XEC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 XEC?
The MOT on C5 XEC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XEC done?
C5 XEC was recorded at 112,636 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has C5 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XEC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 XEC 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 XEC find?
C5 XEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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