Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L5 OTVMOT history
L5 OTV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 160,198 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OTV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OTV was last recorded at 160,198 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,197 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 13,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,198 miles
- 2022 – 128,253 miles
- 2021 – 115,377 miles
- 2020 – 104,367 miles
- 2019 – 93,330 miles
- 2018 – 80,424 miles
- 2017 – 65,131 miles
- 2016 – 52,326 miles
- 2015 – 33,231 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,198 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,198 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 160,198 miles
- Test number
- 158591671580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4
Fail160,197 miles (+19,077)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,197 miles
- Test number
- 765978552194
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil content low (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR X 4
Pass141,120 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,120 miles
- Test number
- 582319928911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail141,120 miles (+12,867)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,120 miles
- Test number
- 743453573223
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,253 miles (+12,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 128,253 miles
- Test number
- 572982526189
- 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))
Pass115,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,377 miles
- Test number
- 842587119355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,377 miles (+11,010)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,377 miles
- Test number
- 270807481335
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass104,367 miles (+11,037)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,367 miles
- Test number
- 758156297426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,330 miles (+12,906)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,330 miles
- Test number
- 261764396895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,424 miles (+15,293)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,424 miles
- Test number
- 145139801518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,131 miles (+12,805)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,131 miles
- Test number
- 867290242279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,326 miles
- Test number
- 251574787295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,326 miles (+19,095)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,326 miles
- Test number
- 711131166720
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass33,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 33,231 miles
- Test number
- 515975325169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 OTV
- Does L5 OTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 OTV expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OTV?
- The MOT on L5 OTV expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 OTV done?
- L5 OTV was recorded at 160,198 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 13,193 miles a year.
- Has L5 OTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OTV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 OTV 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 OTV find?
- L5 OTV passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/poor condition; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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