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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 6,208 cc

L5 JFNMOT history

L5 JFN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L5 JFN grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,999 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JFN was last recorded at 74,999 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,151 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,848 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,999 miles
  • 2025 – 72,151 miles
  • 2023 – 67,659 miles
  • 2022 – 60,198 miles
  • 2021 – 52,766 miles
  • 2020 – 47,029 miles
  • 2019 – 37,600 miles
  • 2017 – 17,842 miles
  • 2016 – 13,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,999 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,999 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    722632254670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,151 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    952511228920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,659 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    654544661984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,127 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,127 miles
    Test number
    862037224330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,123 miles (+4,925)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    518570549688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,198 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    348375277596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail60,189 miles (+7,423)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,189 miles
    Test number
    683587070576
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,766 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    530428244767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,745 miles (+5,716)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,745 miles
    Test number
    553694265049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,029 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    785615224970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    530865160439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,600 miles (+19,758)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    546649039176
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass17,842 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    495703357944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,298 miles
    Test number
    206476034934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JFN

Does L5 JFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JFN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JFN?
The MOT on L5 JFN is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JFN done?
L5 JFN was recorded at 74,999 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has L5 JFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JFN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 JFN 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 JFN find?
L5 JFN passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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