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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 6,208 cc

M5 VFAMOT history

M5 VFA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

M5 VFA grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
99,787 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VFA was last recorded at 99,787 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 2,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,859 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,928 miles
Average per year
5,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,787 miles
  • 2021 – 96,859 miles
  • 2020 – 90,141 miles
  • 2019 – 87,711 miles
  • 2018 – 85,436 miles
  • 2017 – 80,227 miles
  • 2016 – 77,715 miles
  • 2015 – 77,545 miles
  • 2014 – 71,008 miles
  • 2013 – 61,147 miles
  • 2012 – 51,198 miles
  • 2011 – 41,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,787 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears rusty (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,787 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    685113307417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,859 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,859 miles
    Test number
    309619245465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,141 miles (+2,430)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    570663931996
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,711 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    196855793164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,436 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    416655873948
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,435 miles (+419)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,435 miles
    Test number
    551164679815
    • MajorFront All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail85,016 miles (+4,789)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    211764941711
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no BS stamp on either numberplate (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,227 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    413176039987
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears rusty (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail80,220 miles (+2,505)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    734966516890
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cord exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts Rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears rusty (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass77,715 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,715 miles
    Test number
    802968001329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,545 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    970227625008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,008 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    948796944363
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,147 miles (+9,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,147 miles
    Test number
    658396513327
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass51,198 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    235199912326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,157 miles (+9,911)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    756588512353
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  16. Pass41,246 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,246 miles
    Test number
    405104561464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,244 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    999743761302
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M5 VFA

Does M5 VFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 VFA expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 VFA?
The MOT on M5 VFA expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 VFA done?
M5 VFA was recorded at 99,787 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 5,339 miles a year.
Has M5 VFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VFA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on M5 VFA 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 VFA find?
M5 VFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; offside front coil spring corroded.

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