Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
C5 YDJMOT history
C5 YDJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 120,425 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 YDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 YDJ was last recorded at 120,425 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,425 miles · 17 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,425 miles
- 2025 – 112,613 miles
- 2024 – 108,809 miles
- 2023 – 105,540 miles
- 2022 – 103,623 miles
- 2021 – 101,431 miles
- 2020 – 100,654 miles
- 2018 – 94,244 miles
- 2017 – 86,081 miles
- 2016 – 80,985 miles
- 2015 – 72,303 miles
- 2014 – 62,806 miles
- 2013 – 52,082 miles
- 2012 – 46,164 miles
- 2011 – 32,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,425 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,425 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 120,425 miles
- Test number
- 913753603542
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,425 miles (+7,812)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,425 miles
- Test number
- 267323054109
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass112,613 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 112,613 miles
- Test number
- 296283733906
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail112,613 miles (+3,804)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,613 miles
- Test number
- 361298070402
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,809 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 108,809 miles
- Test number
- 457789073369
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
Pass105,540 miles (+1,917)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 105,540 miles
- Test number
- 349341832094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,623 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 103,623 miles
- Test number
- 868608113737
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nearing wear indicators
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion
Pass101,431 miles (+777)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 101,431 miles
- Test number
- 181880569503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,654 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,654 miles
- Test number
- 180815140448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,244 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 94,244 miles
- Test number
- 236237312575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,240 miles (+8,159)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,240 miles
- Test number
- 473773575929
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,081 miles (+5,096)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 86,081 miles
- Test number
- 479060847050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,985 miles (+8,682)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,985 miles
- Test number
- 712509254762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,303 miles (+9,497)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 72,303 miles
- Test number
- 646881034260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,806 miles (+10,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 62,806 miles
- Test number
- 496599634337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,082 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 52,082 miles
- Test number
- 158268933319
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass46,164 miles (+13,694)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 46,164 miles
- Test number
- 936798322386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,470 miles
- Test number
- 528695531370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 YDJ
- Does C5 YDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 YDJ is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 YDJ?
- The MOT on C5 YDJ is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 YDJ done?
- C5 YDJ was recorded at 120,425 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
- Has C5 YDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 YDJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 YDJ 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 YDJ find?
- C5 YDJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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