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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

L5 MDVMOT history

L5 MDV is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

L5 MDV red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,756 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MDV was last recorded at 116,756 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 3,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,909 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,847 miles
Average per year
7,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,756 miles
  • 2024 – 112,909 miles
  • 2023 – 107,609 miles
  • 2022 – 102,225 miles
  • 2021 – 99,824 miles
  • 2020 – 96,262 miles
  • 2019 – 92,916 miles
  • 2018 – 83,959 miles
  • 2017 – 70,867 miles
  • 2016 – 58,783 miles
  • 2015 – 44,794 miles
  • 2014 – 30,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,756 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch slightly dented

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,756 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,756 miles
    Test number
    508642977279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch slightly dented

  2. Pass112,909 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,909 miles
    Test number
    868243118333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,609 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    783988673548
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  4. Pass102,225 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    563793212846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,824 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    836626280722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,262 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    324085558154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,916 miles (+8,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    636790726613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted covering some component parts

  8. Pass83,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    468940276570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,959 miles (+13,092)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    519212182252
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,867 miles (+12,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    377980102041
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre shoulders heavily worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear pads low and discs poor

  11. Pass58,783 miles (+13,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    463966434234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,794 miles (+131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    107909465133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass44,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    709606755128
    • 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)

  14. Fail44,663 miles (+14,134)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    937246155189
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass30,529 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    398167954123
    • DangerousO/s front tyre has deep cut to inner edge, no cord showing.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s front tyre has wear on inner & outer edges/sidewall
    • NoteO/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

Questions about L5 MDV

Does L5 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 MDV expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 MDV?
The MOT on L5 MDV expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 MDV done?
L5 MDV was recorded at 116,756 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
Has L5 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MDV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 MDV 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 MDV find?
L5 MDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer arch slightly dented.

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