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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L5 GJHMOT history

L5 GJH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L5 GJH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,182 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GJH was last recorded at 137,182 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,185 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,997 miles
Average per year
5,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,182 miles
  • 2024 – 133,185 miles
  • 2023 – 131,075 miles
  • 2022 – 129,608 miles
  • 2021 – 126,877 miles
  • 2020 – 124,041 miles
  • 2019 – 120,346 miles
  • 2018 – 110,647 miles
  • 2017 – 105,661 miles
  • 2016 – 98,535 miles
  • 2015 – 93,611 miles
  • 2014 – 87,018 miles
  • 2013 – 67,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,182 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.

  • Under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,182 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,182 miles
    Test number
    392973984743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,185 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,185 miles
    Test number
    594711702664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    303624582632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  4. Fail131,075 miles (+1,467)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    849856325916
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  5. Pass129,608 miles (+2,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,608 miles
    Test number
    258884420643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  6. Pass126,877 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,877 miles
    Test number
    192171776102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,876 miles (+2,835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    909901813031
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass124,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    102466163317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test pass (print out fail)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  9. Fail124,041 miles (+3,695)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    721473318583
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  10. Pass120,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    849461862509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  11. Fail120,345 miles (+9,698)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    203354833986
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
  12. Pass110,647 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,647 miles
    Test number
    342533044439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,661 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,661 miles
    Test number
    442292957923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,535 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    978623684078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,611 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    897500045167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,018 miles (+19,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,018 miles
    Test number
    996214954148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,999 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    506713293165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail67,999 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,999 miles
    Test number
    659383393199
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L5 GJH

Does L5 GJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GJH is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 GJH?
The MOT on L5 GJH is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GJH done?
L5 GJH was recorded at 137,182 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 5,593 miles a year.
Has L5 GJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GJH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 GJH 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 GJH find?
L5 GJH passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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