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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L5 BARMOT history

L5 BAR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L5 BAR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,789 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BAR was last recorded at 148,789 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,780 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
11,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,789 miles
  • 2025 – 141,956 miles
  • 2024 – 131,520 miles
  • 2023 – 110,736 miles
  • 2022 – 104,755 miles
  • 2021 – 94,760 miles
  • 2020 – 85,573 miles
  • 2019 – 77,999 miles
  • 2018 – 66,889 miles
  • 2017 – 56,244 miles
  • 2016 – 43,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,789 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,789 miles
    Test number
    620352394879
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,780 miles (+6,824)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,780 miles
    Test number
    559377153777
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,956 miles
    Test number
    195836106573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,950 miles (+10,430)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,950 miles
    Test number
    392853513902
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,520 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    825657629756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,501 miles (+20,765)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,501 miles
    Test number
    703686577988
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,736 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,736 miles
    Test number
    180669392680
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass104,755 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    350823917561
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,754 miles (+9,994)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,754 miles
    Test number
    115976832297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,760 miles (+244)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,760 miles
    Test number
    279261044968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail94,516 miles (+8,943)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    298009226367
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Internal shoe (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass85,573 miles (+7,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    625491045615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass77,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    370016107973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail77,999 miles (+11,110)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    729215901415
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass66,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    391506318695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  16. Fail66,889 miles (+10,645)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    617204187659
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +inner side walls split (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +inner side wall split (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  17. Pass56,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    872117196592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail56,244 miles (+12,967)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    439598031657
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass43,277 miles (+13,818)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,277 miles
    Test number
    757373856968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    501519727452
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

Questions about L5 BAR

Does L5 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BAR is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BAR?
The MOT on L5 BAR is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BAR done?
L5 BAR was recorded at 148,789 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,124 miles a year.
Has L5 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BAR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BAR 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 BAR find?
L5 BAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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