Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
C5 XELMOT history
C5 XEL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 137,072 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,626 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 XEL
- 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
- 28 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 XEL was last recorded at 137,072 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,021 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 9,626 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,072 miles
- 2024 – 130,883 miles
- 2023 – 121,462 miles
- 2022 – 109,853 miles
- 2021 – 100,876 miles
- 2020 – 91,314 miles
- 2019 – 78,355 miles
- 2018 – 68,097 miles
- 2017 – 56,241 miles
- 2016 – 45,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,072 miles
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,072 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 137,072 miles
- Test number
- 560807923921
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,021 miles (+6,138)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,021 miles
- Test number
- 916468638245
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,883 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 130,883 miles
- Test number
- 185626329262
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail130,882 miles (+9,420)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,882 miles
- Test number
- 665643331162
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,462 miles (+11,609)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 121,462 miles
- Test number
- 646722652233
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,853 miles (+8,977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 109,853 miles
- Test number
- 136931551246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,876 miles (+9,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,876 miles
- Test number
- 797216576251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bhus (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 91,314 miles
- Test number
- 994486783170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,314 miles (+12,959)4 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,314 miles
- Test number
- 427321497995
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,355 miles (+10,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,355 miles
- Test number
- 264935848663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,097 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,097 miles
- Test number
- 172763329466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail68,097 miles (+11,856)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,097 miles
- Test number
- 627861452193
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass56,241 miles (+10,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 56,241 miles
- Test number
- 556734047108
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass45,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,830 miles
- Test number
- 206116792710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 XEL
- Does C5 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XEL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 XEL?
- The MOT on C5 XEL is valid until 3 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 XEL done?
- C5 XEL was recorded at 137,072 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,626 miles a year.
- Has C5 XEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 XEL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 XEL 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 XEL find?
- C5 XEL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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