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Silver · Diesel · 2005

L5 GRKMOT history

L5 GRK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

L5 GRK silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2024
Mileage
111,454 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GRK was last recorded at 111,454 miles on 16 May 2023, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,647 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
5,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,454 miles
  • 2022 – 109,647 miles
  • 2021 – 108,329 miles
  • 2020 – 106,825 miles
  • 2019 – 103,601 miles
  • 2018 – 99,886 miles
  • 2017 – 96,949 miles
  • 2016 – 91,783 miles
  • 2015 – 86,400 miles
  • 2014 – 81,535 miles
  • 2013 – 71,718 miles
  • 2008 – 29,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,454 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhuast mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,454 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    509970234834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,647 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    463994664030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass108,329 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,329 miles
    Test number
    912307837138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around vehicle

  4. Fail108,327 miles (+1,502)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    895633097673
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around vehicle

  5. Pass106,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    872300010081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,822 miles (+3,221)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,822 miles
    Test number
    512686456157
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,601 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    426518460860
    • 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))

  8. Pass99,886 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    495309020495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,884 miles (+2,935)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    748111983871
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    345030449657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,948 miles (+5,165)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    210469598365
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass91,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    150920096202
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast mount broken
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail91,783 miles (+5,383)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    522988082914
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhuast mount broken
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass86,400 miles (+4,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    388354594249
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket missing (still secure )

  15. Pass81,535 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    605179424374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail81,535 miles (+9,817)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,535 miles
    Test number
    228798924351
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail71,718 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    815070753390
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,718 miles (+41,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,718 miles
    Test number
    897020753388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    413217728399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GRK

Does L5 GRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 GRK expired on 27 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 GRK?
The MOT on L5 GRK expired on 27 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 GRK done?
L5 GRK was recorded at 111,454 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 5,641 miles a year.
Has L5 GRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GRK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 GRK 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 GRK find?
L5 GRK passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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