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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L5 EAJMOT history

L5 EAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L5 EAJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,247 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EAJ was last recorded at 109,247 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 7,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,299 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,948 miles
Average per year
5,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,247 miles
  • 2025 – 101,299 miles
  • 2024 – 95,076 miles
  • 2023 – 86,436 miles
  • 2022 – 81,498 miles
  • 2021 – 73,760 miles
  • 2020 – 71,265 miles
  • 2019 – 66,013 miles
  • 2018 – 60,573 miles
  • 2017 – 55,819 miles
  • 2016 – 50,316 miles
  • 2015 – 44,081 miles
  • 2014 – 37,923 miles
  • 2013 – 32,529 miles
  • 2012 – 29,418 miles
  • 2011 – 20,407 miles
  • 2010 – 20,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,247 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,247 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    352739984178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,299 miles (+6,223)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    924842458859
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,076 miles (+8,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    196040433035
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass86,436 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    328273421235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,498 miles (+7,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,498 miles
    Test number
    953966629407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,760 miles (+2,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    704534905553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass71,265 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    423235121061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,013 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    322270925824
    • 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))
  9. Pass60,573 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    121108362884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,819 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    791318475308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  11. Fail55,753 miles (+5,437)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    905762417300
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  12. Pass50,316 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    864642898915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass44,081 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,081 miles
    Test number
    115519685061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,923 miles (+5,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,923 miles
    Test number
    295445484010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass32,529 miles (+3,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,529 miles
    Test number
    916713093049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass29,418 miles (+9,011)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,418 miles
    Test number
    477406092054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,407 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    897687591035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,155 miles
    Test number
    494550740453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EAJ

Does L5 EAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EAJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EAJ?
The MOT on L5 EAJ 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 EAJ done?
L5 EAJ was recorded at 109,247 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,833 miles a year.
Has L5 EAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EAJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on L5 EAJ 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 EAJ find?
L5 EAJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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