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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L5 BMVMOT history

L5 BMV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L5 BMV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,900 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BMV was last recorded at 83,900 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,681 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,219 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,900 miles
  • 2025 – 82,681 miles
  • 2024 – 81,846 miles
  • 2023 – 77,882 miles
  • 2022 – 76,715 miles
  • 2021 – 68,386 miles
  • 2020 – 61,845 miles
  • 2019 – 56,862 miles
  • 2018 – 53,287 miles
  • 2017 – 44,482 miles
  • 2016 – 38,383 miles
  • 2015 – 33,183 miles
  • 2014 – 29,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,900 miles
  • AdvisoryStone chip on the windscreen.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,900 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    748865988489
    • AdvisoryStone chip on the windscreen.
  2. Pass82,681 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,681 miles
    Test number
    675529176776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,846 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    356645784798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,882 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    919025479037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,715 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    519056547695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,386 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    630561476017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,845 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,845 miles
    Test number
    603866728675
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass56,862 miles (+3,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,862 miles
    Test number
    316762147342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass53,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    646779619269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,287 miles (+8,805)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    929179096293
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,482 miles (+6,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,482 miles
    Test number
    432237208694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre outer wall damage
  12. Pass38,383 miles (+5,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,383 miles
    Test number
    378292579345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass33,183 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,183 miles
    Test number
    543268906317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,700 miles
    Test number
    406858214363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BMV

Does L5 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BMV is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BMV?
The MOT on L5 BMV is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BMV done?
L5 BMV was recorded at 83,900 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has L5 BMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BMV has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 BMV 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 BMV find?
L5 BMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: stone chip on the windscreen..

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