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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S5 FSKMOT history

S5 FSK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S5 FSK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,632 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 FSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 FSK was last recorded at 64,632 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,985 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,647 miles
Average per year
3,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,632 miles
  • 2024 – 59,985 miles
  • 2023 – 55,905 miles
  • 2022 – 55,356 miles
  • 2021 – 54,233 miles
  • 2020 – 52,107 miles
  • 2019 – 49,014 miles
  • 2018 – 47,096 miles
  • 2017 – 44,826 miles
  • 2016 – 42,274 miles
  • 2015 – 38,836 miles
  • 2014 – 32,575 miles
  • 2013 – 25,945 miles
  • 2012 – 22,383 miles
  • 2011 – 17,726 miles
  • 2010 – 13,170 miles
  • 2009 – 8,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,632 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    957991847982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  2. Fail64,632 miles (+4,647)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,632 miles
    Test number
    193509159064
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both rear stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes upper perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  3. Pass59,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    642921002138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail59,985 miles (+4,080)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    145887402267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,905 miles (+549)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,905 miles
    Test number
    564864119273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,356 miles (+1,123)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    227279546260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front electrical leaver broken on anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,233 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    351087372527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fiexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small electrical level sensor broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail54,233 miles (+2,126)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,233 miles
    Test number
    629215372861
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to fiexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small electrical level sensor broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,107 miles (+3,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    834959804466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small electrical lever sensor rod broken

  10. Pass49,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    279757333206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small electrical [level sensor] rod broken

  11. Fail49,014 miles (+1,918)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,014 miles
    Test number
    973851623664
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small electrical [level sensor] rod broken

  12. Pass47,096 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    306660536098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,023 miles (+2,197)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    750863752085
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  14. Pass44,826 miles (+2,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,826 miles
    Test number
    472382064965
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has age related cracking/wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass42,274 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    519015531583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,836 miles (+6,261)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    936881935158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,575 miles
    Test number
    906025434182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,552 miles (+6,607)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    546355234108
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,945 miles (+3,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,945 miles
    Test number
    467192003141
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass22,383 miles (+4,657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    277191812451
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  21. Pass17,726 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,726 miles
    Test number
    545606111137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,170 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,170 miles
    Test number
    481903200155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,658 miles
    Test number
    500993019152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 FSK

Does S5 FSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 FSK is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 FSK?
The MOT on S5 FSK is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 FSK done?
S5 FSK was recorded at 64,632 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,369 miles a year.
Has S5 FSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 FSK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 FSK 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 FSK find?
S5 FSK passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate, and 1 more.

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