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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

M5 LNXMOT history

M5 LNX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

M5 LNX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,734 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LNX was last recorded at 131,734 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 2,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2013: 4,262 miles, lower than 34,858 miles on 7 Nov 2012.

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
128,963 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,771 miles
Average per year
7,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,734 miles
  • 2025 – 128,963 miles
  • 2024 – 124,999 miles
  • 2023 – 115,633 miles
  • 2022 – 101,758 miles
  • 2021 – 93,805 miles
  • 2020 – 89,216 miles
  • 2019 – 84,852 miles
  • 2018 – 78,986 miles
  • 2017 – 71,097 miles
  • 2016 – 66,050 miles
  • 2015 – 57,861 miles
  • 2014 – 49,334 miles
  • 2013 – 4,262 miles
  • 2012 – 34,858 miles
  • 2011 – 26,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,734 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,734 miles (+2,771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,734 miles
    Test number
    705937892015
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass128,963 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,963 miles
    Test number
    636408067743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,999 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    198488273101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,633 miles (+13,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    417998046781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil around bottom engine cover

  5. Pass101,758 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    376855071563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,805 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    197384469245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,216 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    298489540687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,852 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    120246611186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,986 miles (+7,889)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,986 miles
    Test number
    969482922067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    948901508402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,097 miles (+5,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    889136517932
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass66,050 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    565652812772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    808454503126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,861 miles (+8,527)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    784859866755
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,334 miles (+45,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    667195604303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,262 miles (-30,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    4,262 miles
    Test number
    369793013333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,858 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    606052112382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,905 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,905 miles
    Test number
    457543311458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,900 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,900 miles
    Test number
    219328001316
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M5 LNX

Does M5 LNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LNX is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LNX?
The MOT on M5 LNX is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LNX done?
M5 LNX was recorded at 131,734 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 7,012 miles a year.
Has M5 LNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LNX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on M5 LNX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 LNX find?
M5 LNX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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