
Mercedes-Benz C
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc
N5 VECMOT history
N5 VEC is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 85,420 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 VEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 VEC was last recorded at 85,420 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 8,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,344 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,076 miles
- Average per year
- 6,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,420 miles
- 2024 – 77,344 miles
- 2023 – 70,709 miles
- 2022 – 64,754 miles
- 2021 – 58,779 miles
- 2020 – 53,078 miles
- 2019 – 47,186 miles
- 2018 – 40,980 miles
- 2017 – 35,167 miles
- 2016 – 30,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Coil spring corroded Both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner and outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,420 miles (+8,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,420 miles
- Test number
- 119453260917
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,344 miles (+82)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,344 miles
- Test number
- 239731811364
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,262 miles (+6,553)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,262 miles
- Test number
- 914146012677
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,709 miles (+5,955)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,709 miles
- Test number
- 120005002965
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass64,754 miles (+5,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 64,754 miles
- Test number
- 880297283320
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,779 miles (+5,701)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 58,779 miles
- Test number
- 960175782210
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,078 miles (+5,892)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,078 miles
- Test number
- 192229666474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,186 miles (+6,206)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 47,186 miles
- Test number
- 734994250517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,980 miles (+5,813)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 40,980 miles
- Test number
- 883262080830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 35,167 miles
- Test number
- 783081471348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,167 miles (+5,009)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,167 miles
- Test number
- 366114314470
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 30,158 miles
- Test number
- 358690429071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 VEC
- Does N5 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VEC is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on N5 VEC?
- The MOT on N5 VEC is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 VEC done?
- N5 VEC was recorded at 85,420 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
- Has N5 VEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 VEC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on N5 VEC 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 N5 VEC find?
- N5 VEC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
Related registrations
- N5 VCVVolkswagen Transporter T32 Sprt LN TDI SA
- N5 VDAHonda CB 650 RA-K
- N5 VDCPorsche Taycan 4S 79KWH
- N5 VDDVolkswagen Golf
- N5 VDLNissan Navara
- N5 VEBFord Fiesta
- N5 VEEFord Kuga ST-Line X Edition Ecoblue
- N5 VEFVauxhall Adam
- N5 VEGCitroën Berlingo 650 EN-Prise PRO Bhdi
- N5 VEJMercedes-Benz A-Class
- N5 VEKMINI Cooper
- N5 VEOJaguar X-Type
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.