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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

C5 YONMOT history

C5 YON is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 166,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

C5 YON silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,537 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 YON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 YON was last recorded at 166,537 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 5,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,200 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,337 miles
Average per year
11,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,537 miles
  • 2025 – 161,200 miles
  • 2023 – 139,014 miles
  • 2022 – 126,992 miles
  • 2021 – 112,385 miles
  • 2020 – 95,540 miles
  • 2019 – 84,904 miles
  • 2018 – 81,063 miles
  • 2017 – 70,974 miles
  • 2016 – 59,921 miles
  • 2015 – 47,690 miles
  • 2014 – 37,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,537 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,537 miles
    Test number
    571084864272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass161,200 miles (+22,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    161,200 miles
    Test number
    348394942826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass139,014 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    690075997695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail139,013 miles (+12,021)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,013 miles
    Test number
    104189206461
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass126,992 miles (+14,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,992 miles
    Test number
    200395060973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,385 miles (+16,845)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    879213011020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,540 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    860597751044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,904 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,904 miles
    Test number
    268311892745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,063 miles (+10,089)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    870996806685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass70,974 miles (+11,053)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    688702603664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,921 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    696288676703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,690 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    374107796967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,610 miles
    Test number
    898633674280
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 YON

Does C5 YON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 YON is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 YON?
The MOT on C5 YON is valid until 27 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 YON done?
C5 YON was recorded at 166,537 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 11,380 miles a year.
Has C5 YON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 YON has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 YON 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 YON find?
C5 YON passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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