
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass76,997 miles (+3,637)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 76,997 miles
- Test number
- 352550958613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,360 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 853074432581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,665 miles (+4,608)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,665 miles
- Test number
- 625370173741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,057 miles (+3,484)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,057 miles
- Test number
- 293917156193
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass56,164 miles (+5,900)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,164 miles
- Test number
- 941821454709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,264 miles (+6,474)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 50,264 miles
- Test number
- 918849255096
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass32,338 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 32,338 miles
- Test number
- 616267483436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,342 miles (+11,139)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 26,342 miles
- Test number
- 448665705191
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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