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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

L5 BASMOT history

L5 BAS is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L5 BAS grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,289 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BAS was last recorded at 79,289 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,288 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,289 miles
  • 2025 – 76,997 miles
  • 2024 – 73,360 miles
  • 2023 – 70,665 miles
  • 2022 – 66,057 miles
  • 2021 – 62,573 miles
  • 2020 – 59,424 miles
  • 2019 – 56,164 miles
  • 2018 – 50,264 miles
  • 2017 – 43,790 miles
  • 2016 – 37,918 miles
  • 2015 – 32,338 miles
  • 2014 – 15,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,289 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,289 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    800614043457
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail79,288 miles (+2,291)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    185475635835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass76,997 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,997 miles
    Test number
    352550958613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,360 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    853074432581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,665 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    625370173741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,057 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    293917156193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,573 miles (+3,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,573 miles
    Test number
    996306882562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass59,424 miles (+3,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    723985740568
    • 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))
  9. Pass56,164 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    941821454709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,264 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    918849255096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,790 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    476023805009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass37,918 miles (+5,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,918 miles
    Test number
    969837647162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass32,338 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    616267483436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,342 miles (+11,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    448665705191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,203 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,203 miles
    Test number
    216968604464
    • NoteAll tyre walls perished
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre wall
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

Questions about L5 BAS

Does L5 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BAS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BAS?
The MOT on L5 BAS is valid until 6 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 BAS done?
L5 BAS was recorded at 79,289 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,140 miles a year.
Has L5 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BAS has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 BAS 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 BAS find?
L5 BAS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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