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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L5 OCWMOT history

L5 OCW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L5 OCW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,223 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OCW was last recorded at 162,223 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 13,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2021: 93,116 miles, lower than 94,536 miles on 25 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,887 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,336 miles
Average per year
8,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,223 miles
  • 2024 – 148,887 miles
  • 2023 – 130,723 miles
  • 2022 – 109,173 miles
  • 2021 – 93,116 miles
  • 2020 – 94,536 miles
  • 2019 – 82,385 miles
  • 2018 – 75,541 miles
  • 2017 – 66,305 miles
  • 2016 – 63,258 miles
  • 2015 – 59,074 miles
  • 2013 – 52,746 miles
  • 2012 – 42,894 miles
  • 2011 – 42,669 miles
  • 2010 – 36,127 miles
  • 2009 – 26,380 miles
  • 2008 – 22,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,223 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,223 miles
    Test number
    768485749352
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,223 miles (+13,336)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,223 miles
    Test number
    132309741101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,887 miles (+18,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,887 miles
    Test number
    240295818074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,723 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    911500208312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,836 miles (+13,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,836 miles
    Test number
    471736428217
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    344392201857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,173 miles (+16,057)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    987370449067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass93,116 miles (-1,420)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    723173096873
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,536 miles (+12,151)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    439442851910
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure fixings are broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 worn to 2nd skin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,385 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,385 miles
    Test number
    783122738904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,361 miles (+6,820)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,361 miles
    Test number
    709522105832
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass75,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    976043130814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,541 miles (+9,236)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    429742046134
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,305 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    115539119137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,258 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    345284564014
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Fail63,058 miles (+3,984)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    560115500175
    • FailureAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass59,074 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    727449875074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,013 miles (+6,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    136255375472
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass52,746 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    216723753383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,229 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    108865313483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,894 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    159193612416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,669 miles (+6,542)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    188067451325
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass36,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    682674440322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,127 miles (+9,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    572374940342
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass26,380 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,380 miles
    Test number
    503304899212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,924 miles
    Test number
    364404428353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OCW

Does L5 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OCW is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OCW?
The MOT on L5 OCW is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OCW done?
L5 OCW was recorded at 162,223 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 8,070 miles a year.
Has L5 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OCW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 OCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 OCW find?
L5 OCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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