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Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,991 cc

L5 NOWMOT history

L5 NOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 121,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L5 NOW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,831 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
14 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NOW was last recorded at 121,831 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 14,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,302 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,529 miles
Average per year
13,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,831 miles
  • 2025 – 107,302 miles
  • 2024 – 92,508 miles
  • 2023 – 77,720 miles
  • 2022 – 62,547 miles
  • 2021 – 48,218 miles
  • 2020 – 36,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,831 miles (+14,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    370701920937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass107,302 miles (+14,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    855613466288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    565978771649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,508 miles (+14,788)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    422144984567
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    684337776777
    • 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))

  6. Fail77,720 miles (+15,173)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    544293665732
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass62,547 miles (+14,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    831988097504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,218 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    383613445513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,750 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    278499470042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    205832679730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NOW

Does L5 NOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NOW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NOW?
The MOT on L5 NOW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NOW done?
L5 NOW was recorded at 121,831 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 13,093 miles a year.
Has L5 NOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NOW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 NOW 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 NOW find?
L5 NOW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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