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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

F5 WJBMOT history

F5 WJB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

F5 WJB black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,189 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 WJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 WJB was last recorded at 71,189 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,345 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,844 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,189 miles
  • 2024 – 66,345 miles
  • 2023 – 60,963 miles
  • 2022 – 57,281 miles
  • 2021 – 53,521 miles
  • 2020 – 50,472 miles
  • 2019 – 45,721 miles
  • 2018 – 42,242 miles
  • 2017 – 38,619 miles
  • 2016 – 34,409 miles
  • 2015 – 29,544 miles
  • 2014 – 25,016 miles
  • 2013 – 21,305 miles
  • 2012 – 17,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords 245/40x17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,189 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    622258494958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass66,345 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    313986313522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads on 4 mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail66,345 miles (+5,382)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    778202131924
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pads on 4 mil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass60,963 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    912009035034
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail60,961 miles (+3,680)4 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    506687969600
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & leaking fluid! (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall almost to cords 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass57,281 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    343312486978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    425545056488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,521 miles (+3,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    328818017116
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass50,472 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,472 miles
    Test number
    762760309741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes & the offside rear are all corroded! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread!

  10. Pass45,721 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    176857069744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,242 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    406192135584
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Dip beam image is not well defined
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe is corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail42,242 miles (+3,623)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,242 miles
    Test number
    425306920135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Dip beam image is not well defined
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe is corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass38,619 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    995082667060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,409 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,409 miles
    Test number
    109209075313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    569503065168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,544 miles (+4,528)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    645803065182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,016 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    299580044199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE DAMAGED
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

  18. Fail25,016 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    896190944109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE DAMAGED
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED AND DAMAGED

  19. Pass21,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    706561643190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail21,305 miles (+4,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,305 miles
    Test number
    845731343189
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass17,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,000 miles
    Test number
    508818102106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 WJB

Does F5 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 WJB is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 WJB?
The MOT on F5 WJB is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 WJB done?
F5 WJB was recorded at 71,189 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has F5 WJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 WJB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on F5 WJB 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 WJB find?
F5 WJB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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