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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

L5 PKAMOT history

L5 PKA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

L5 PKA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
204,920 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PKA was last recorded at 204,920 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,920 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,920 miles
  • 2021 – 186,103 miles
  • 2020 – 181,176 miles
  • 2019 – 175,507 miles
  • 2017 – 166,224 miles
  • 2015 – 156,694 miles
  • 2014 – 152,421 miles
  • 2013 – 142,416 miles
  • 2012 – 123,959 miles
  • 2011 – 111,110 miles
  • 2010 – 103,580 miles
  • 2009 – 93,737 miles
  • 2008 – 78,731 miles
  • 2007 – 66,860 miles
  • 2006 – 53,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,920 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chuffing sound coming from under engine cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,920 miles
    Test number
    824899514486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail204,920 miles (+18,817)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,920 miles
    Test number
    102920829171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,103 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,103 miles
    Test number
    450710143386
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChuffing sound coming from under engine cover

  4. Fail186,102 miles (+4,926)1 dangerous11 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,102 miles
    Test number
    459788498408
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChuffing sound coming from under engine cover

  5. Pass181,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    181,176 miles
    Test number
    144457283105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,174 miles (+5,667)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,174 miles
    Test number
    795176406100
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass175,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,507 miles
    Test number
    565380354638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,507 miles (+9,283)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,507 miles
    Test number
    479383757784
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass166,224 miles (+6,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,224 miles
    Test number
    736928111352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass159,692 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,692 miles
    Test number
    499001607778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,694 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    156,694 miles
    Test number
    886954855338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    152,421 miles
    Test number
    235330134367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,421 miles (+10,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,421 miles
    Test number
    545339724301
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass142,416 miles (+18,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    142,416 miles
    Test number
    206643723306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,959 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    256780322395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass123,959 miles (+12,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    625680022353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,110 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,110 miles
    Test number
    909780321375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    252258420303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,580 miles (+7)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    181708620308
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail103,573 miles (+9,836)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,573 miles
    Test number
    231077920302
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass93,737 miles (+15,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    251378029377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass78,731 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,731 miles
    Test number
    473380038392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,860 miles (+13,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    362392837362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    992615126357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L5 PKA

Does L5 PKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 PKA expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 PKA?
The MOT on L5 PKA expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 PKA done?
L5 PKA was recorded at 204,920 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 9,524 miles a year.
Has L5 PKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PKA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 PKA 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 PKA find?
L5 PKA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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