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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L5 DFWMOT history

L5 DFW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

L5 DFW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
138,977 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DFW was last recorded at 138,977 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,037 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,977 miles
  • 2025 – 137,037 miles
  • 2022 – 136,977 miles
  • 2021 – 135,275 miles
  • 2020 – 128,755 miles
  • 2019 – 127,755 miles
  • 2018 – 120,607 miles
  • 2017 – 115,724 miles
  • 2016 – 105,271 miles
  • 2015 – 95,396 miles
  • 2014 – 85,725 miles
  • 2013 – 75,360 miles
  • 2012 – 65,205 miles
  • 2010 – 55,302 miles
  • 2009 – 45,852 miles
  • 2008 – 35,250 miles
  • 2007 – 27,940 miles
  • 2006 – 17,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,977 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,977 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    718668323125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,037 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    686689634116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,977 miles
    Test number
    826491441070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,977 miles (+1,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,977 miles
    Test number
    108439013302
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass135,275 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,275 miles
    Test number
    838392459423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,755 miles
    Test number
    870600226151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,755 miles (+1,000)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,755 miles
    Test number
    431383223207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,755 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,755 miles
    Test number
    614751393436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,607 miles (+46)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    199072399463
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail120,561 miles (+4,837)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,561 miles
    Test number
    460647602746
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass115,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    338398560441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,724 miles (+10,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    158882779296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass105,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,271 miles
    Test number
    169515271146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,271 miles (+9,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,271 miles
    Test number
    239744767238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail95,396 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    318931235090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass95,396 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    398741435013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,725 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    828242044088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail85,723 miles (+10,363)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    495162644021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,360 miles (+10,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,360 miles
    Test number
    839685343085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,205 miles (+9,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    867529532007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass55,302 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    190487550362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,852 miles (+10,602)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    941062649368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,250 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    414575548344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,940 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    121541867391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass27,940 miles (+10,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    964381067336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,833 miles
    Test number
    832124786210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DFW

Does L5 DFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DFW is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DFW?
The MOT on L5 DFW is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DFW done?
L5 DFW was recorded at 138,977 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has L5 DFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DFW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 DFW 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 DFW find?
L5 DFW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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