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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L5 ULUMOT history

L5 ULU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L5 ULU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,241 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 ULU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 ULU was last recorded at 77,241 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,887 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,354 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,241 miles
  • 2025 – 74,887 miles
  • 2024 – 73,278 miles
  • 2023 – 68,992 miles
  • 2022 – 62,868 miles
  • 2021 – 57,168 miles
  • 2020 – 48,232 miles
  • 2019 – 37,243 miles
  • 2018 – 24,996 miles
  • 2017 – 13,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,241 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,241 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    547080045083
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass74,887 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    307432789812
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass73,278 miles (+4,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    514439840864
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass68,992 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    250678080163
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail68,990 miles (+6,122)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    419497043603
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,868 miles (+5,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    595008362275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass57,168 miles (+8,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    957899267770
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass48,232 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    814319124557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,243 miles (+12,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    193118933017
    • 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))
  10. Pass24,996 miles (+11,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,996 miles
    Test number
    571038503488
    • 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))
  11. Pass13,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    13,295 miles
    Test number
    404832178847
    • AdvisoryFRONT WIPER BLADES WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L5 ULU

Does L5 ULU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ULU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 ULU?
The MOT on L5 ULU is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 ULU done?
L5 ULU was recorded at 77,241 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has L5 ULU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 ULU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 ULU 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 ULU find?
L5 ULU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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