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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L5 XMLMOT history

L5 XML is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L5 XML silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,367 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XML was last recorded at 105,367 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,231 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,136 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,367 miles
  • 2025 – 102,231 miles
  • 2024 – 99,554 miles
  • 2023 – 96,367 miles
  • 2022 – 91,219 miles
  • 2021 – 87,194 miles
  • 2020 – 83,399 miles
  • 2019 – 77,781 miles
  • 2018 – 70,248 miles
  • 2017 – 65,714 miles
  • 2016 – 52,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,367 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    301650792933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,231 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,231 miles
    Test number
    132269590694
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,554 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    574005090200
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor only just met requirements

  4. Pass96,367 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    721134358143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,219 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    318349474043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    560318592854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,194 miles (+3,795)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,194 miles
    Test number
    960856770361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,399 miles (+5,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    955317780014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,781 miles (+7,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,781 miles
    Test number
    732807316573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,248 miles (+4,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    255563820381
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass65,714 miles (+13,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    559487602161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass52,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    712199724181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XML

Does L5 XML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XML is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XML?
The MOT on L5 XML is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XML done?
L5 XML was recorded at 105,367 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has L5 XML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XML has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 XML 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 XML find?
L5 XML passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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