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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc

L5 BAEMOT history

L5 BAE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L5 BAE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BAE was last recorded at 70,093 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 7,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,638 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,455 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,093 miles
  • 2024 – 62,638 miles
  • 2023 – 53,436 miles
  • 2022 – 42,821 miles
  • 2021 – 34,555 miles
  • 2020 – 27,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,093 miles (+7,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    124426971543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass62,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    470281754372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,638 miles (+9,202)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    389184358243
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass53,436 miles (+10,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    380307114399
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass42,821 miles (+8,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    624111474903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,555 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    900621602440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,133 miles
    Test number
    548207173438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120834528348
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L5 BAE

Does L5 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BAE is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 BAE?
The MOT on L5 BAE is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BAE done?
L5 BAE was recorded at 70,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has L5 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BAE has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 BAE 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 L5 BAE find?
L5 BAE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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