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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,799 cc

M5 RCEMOT history

M5 RCE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 184,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,647 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RCE was last recorded at 184,647 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,378 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,647 miles
  • 2024 – 184,378 miles
  • 2023 – 184,023 miles
  • 2022 – 182,938 miles
  • 2021 – 181,867 miles
  • 2020 – 178,281 miles
  • 2019 – 174,902 miles
  • 2018 – 171,130 miles
  • 2017 – 166,629 miles
  • 2016 – 163,264 miles
  • 2015 – 156,881 miles
  • 2014 – 150,113 miles
  • 2013 – 145,221 miles
  • 2011 – 135,230 miles
  • 2010 – 127,856 miles
  • 2009 – 118,369 miles
  • 2008 – 109,719 miles
  • 2007 – 102,045 miles
  • 2006 – 93,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,647 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive eng oil leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,647 miles (+269)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,647 miles
    Test number
    983561066426
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,378 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,378 miles
    Test number
    491545686457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,378 miles (+355)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,378 miles
    Test number
    121047050701
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,023 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,023 miles
    Test number
    534423611940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,023 miles (+1,085)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,023 miles
    Test number
    836946555454
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,938 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,938 miles
    Test number
    383045529973
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass181,867 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    181,867 miles
    Test number
    620148443031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass178,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,281 miles
    Test number
    856141234134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail178,281 miles (+3,379)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,281 miles
    Test number
    760780505282
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass174,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,902 miles
    Test number
    408357044724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail174,902 miles (+3,772)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,902 miles
    Test number
    916159867354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass171,130 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    171,130 miles
    Test number
    724879511163
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive eng oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail171,123 miles (+4,494)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,123 miles
    Test number
    976176047861
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive eng oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass166,629 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,629 miles
    Test number
    782377614832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,264 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,264 miles
    Test number
    328539159935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,881 miles
    Test number
    238008105263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,881 miles (+6,768)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,881 miles
    Test number
    307948905261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass150,113 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,113 miles
    Test number
    415084814214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    148907603264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287069802220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass135,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,230 miles
    Test number
    368072391164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail135,229 miles (+7,373)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,229 miles
    Test number
    817762591121
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass127,856 miles (+9,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,856 miles
    Test number
    281023490113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail118,369 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,369 miles
    Test number
    173287889157
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass118,369 miles (+8,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,369 miles
    Test number
    700167289176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,719 miles
    Test number
    291029288197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,719 miles (+7,674)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,719 miles
    Test number
    944159088109
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass102,045 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    590376487177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass93,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    224176186416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RCE

Does M5 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RCE is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 RCE?
The MOT on M5 RCE is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RCE done?
M5 RCE was recorded at 184,647 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has M5 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RCE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 RCE 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 M5 RCE find?
M5 RCE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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