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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

M5 WMEMOT history

M5 WME is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

M5 WME grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,622 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WME was last recorded at 98,622 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,622 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,622 miles
  • 2025 – 98,414 miles
  • 2024 – 96,549 miles
  • 2023 – 95,840 miles
  • 2022 – 94,666 miles
  • 2020 – 93,236 miles
  • 2019 – 91,442 miles
  • 2018 – 86,589 miles
  • 2017 – 81,893 miles
  • 2016 – 78,311 miles
  • 2015 – 69,192 miles
  • 2014 – 51,865 miles
  • 2013 – 36,545 miles
  • 2012 – 32,514 miles
  • 2011 – 22,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,622 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,622 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    919932442144
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,622 miles (+208)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    966403393100
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested offside brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,414 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    568873755826
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail98,412 miles (+1,863)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    606943515786
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,549 miles (+709)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    151272149109
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    494934527780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail95,840 miles (+1,174)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    939741136009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    616162571452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,665 miles (+1,429)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    821011036556
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,236 miles (+1,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    907947159939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,442 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    585814525104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,589 miles (+4,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,589 miles
    Test number
    783873220961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,893 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    453030246470
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass78,311 miles (+9,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    961326362893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass69,192 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    288396875734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail65,788 miles (+13,923)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    707936925147
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  17. Pass51,865 miles (+15,320)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,865 miles
    Test number
    399875874246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,545 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    238682083213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,514 miles (+9,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    318149002170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,871 miles
    Test number
    467866401167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WME

Does M5 WME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WME is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WME?
The MOT on M5 WME is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WME done?
M5 WME was recorded at 98,622 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has M5 WME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WME has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 WME 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 WME find?
M5 WME passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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