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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L5 NFCMOT history

L5 NFC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

L5 NFC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,567 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NFC was last recorded at 82,567 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,942 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,567 miles
  • 2025 – 77,942 miles
  • 2024 – 71,619 miles
  • 2023 – 64,654 miles
  • 2022 – 60,128 miles
  • 2021 – 50,603 miles
  • 2020 – 40,382 miles
  • 2019 – 30,596 miles
  • 2018 – 22,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,567 miles (+4,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    127549840600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass77,942 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    188567794427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail77,934 miles (+6,315)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,934 miles
    Test number
    522572688562
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass71,619 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    211387977568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,611 miles (+50)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    449135500708
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail71,561 miles (+6,907)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    418628554896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass64,654 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    588411901340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass60,128 miles (+9,525)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    378724248609
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,603 miles (+10,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    659169382302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,382 miles (+9,786)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    887051981885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,596 miles (+8,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    496006202777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass22,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    414522318949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NFC

Does L5 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NFC is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NFC?
The MOT on L5 NFC is valid until 20 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 NFC done?
L5 NFC was recorded at 82,567 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has L5 NFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NFC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 NFC 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 NFC find?
L5 NFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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