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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

F5 SJLMOT history

F5 SJL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

F5 SJL red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2025
Mileage
175,683 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SJL was last recorded at 175,683 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 10,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,489 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,194 miles
Average per year
9,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,683 miles
  • 2023 – 165,489 miles
  • 2022 – 158,324 miles
  • 2021 – 152,776 miles
  • 2020 – 146,594 miles
  • 2019 – 139,118 miles
  • 2018 – 132,319 miles
  • 2017 – 124,258 miles
  • 2016 – 104,820 miles
  • 2014 – 84,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,683 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front N/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,683 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,683 miles
    Test number
    824103735443
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  2. Fail175,683 miles (+10,194)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,683 miles
    Test number
    364778394544
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  3. Pass165,489 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,489 miles
    Test number
    737707091294
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail165,488 miles (+7,164)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,488 miles
    Test number
    551815041918
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass158,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,324 miles
    Test number
    147326398452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail158,322 miles (+5,546)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,322 miles
    Test number
    724425334637
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm detached from bracket (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,776 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,776 miles
    Test number
    776127193447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,106 miles (+5,512)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,106 miles
    Test number
    841765439713
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort at both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryMix of runflat and standard tyres fitted

  9. Pass146,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    436941457838
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail146,594 miles (+7,476)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    601805988320
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,118 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,118 miles
    Test number
    378160600564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,937 miles (+6,618)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,937 miles
    Test number
    254513021872
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low rear level sensor snapped (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass132,319 miles (+8,061)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,319 miles
    Test number
    269419966044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,258 miles (+59)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    332170740393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake not locking up

  15. Fail124,199 miles (+19,379)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,199 miles
    Test number
    735999463018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F tyre wearing inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake not locking up

  16. Pass104,820 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    656469137403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,752 miles (+19,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    953944771937
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass84,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    116629174209
    • NoteNo smoke detected

Questions about F5 SJL

Does F5 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F5 SJL expired on 7 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F5 SJL?
The MOT on F5 SJL expired on 7 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F5 SJL done?
F5 SJL was recorded at 175,683 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 9,232 miles a year.
Has F5 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SJL has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on F5 SJL 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 F5 SJL find?
F5 SJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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