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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S5 DPTMOT history

S5 DPT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S5 DPT red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,277 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DPT was last recorded at 100,277 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,013 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,264 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,277 miles
  • 2025 – 98,013 miles
  • 2024 – 95,174 miles
  • 2023 – 92,333 miles
  • 2022 – 89,595 miles
  • 2021 – 87,069 miles
  • 2020 – 86,673 miles
  • 2019 – 84,633 miles
  • 2018 – 82,103 miles
  • 2017 – 79,701 miles
  • 2016 – 76,961 miles
  • 2015 – 73,840 miles
  • 2014 – 71,434 miles
  • 2013 – 61,703 miles
  • 2012 – 49,553 miles
  • 2011 – 42,049 miles
  • 2010 – 36,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,277 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,277 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    844932570514
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,013 miles (+2,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    416587293797
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,174 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    255163423155
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,333 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,333 miles
    Test number
    628971925588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,595 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    994374254942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,069 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    296117294760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,673 miles (+2,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    119136875939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass84,633 miles (+2,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    300964210735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  9. Pass82,103 miles (+2,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    291353452754
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre radial cracking
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Pass79,701 miles (+2,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    596187891693
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass76,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    810116732245
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail76,961 miles (+3,121)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,961 miles
    Test number
    964841870704
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,840 miles (+2,406)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    329476135264
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system brackets corroded
    • NoteSurface rust on brake pipes

  14. Fail71,434 miles1 repaired7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    257085654268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers seat tilting mechanism inoperative.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass71,434 miles (+41)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,434 miles
    Test number
    336705154242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers seat tilting mechanism inoperative.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail71,393 miles (+9,690)2 dangerous4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    778500544240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers seat tilting mechanism inoperative.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,703 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    215883333202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has crack but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteWindscreen has a crack but not effecting drivers view on the road

  18. Fail61,703 miles (+12,150)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    337743133262
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre has crack but not deep enough to reach cords
    • NoteWindscreen has a crack but not effecting drivers view on the road

  19. Pass49,553 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    456694432250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,232 miles (+7,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    517114392177
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre wall cut/damaged,kerbed

  21. Pass42,049 miles (+5,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,049 miles
    Test number
    635046281139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  22. Pass36,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    774236390166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 DPT

Does S5 DPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DPT is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 DPT?
The MOT on S5 DPT is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DPT done?
S5 DPT was recorded at 100,277 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has S5 DPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DPT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S5 DPT 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 S5 DPT find?
S5 DPT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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