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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S5 GJWMOT history

S5 GJW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

S5 GJW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GJW was last recorded at 162,531 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 8,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2017: 62,433 miles, lower than 62,467 miles on 6 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,081 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,450 miles
Average per year
11,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,531 miles
  • 2024 – 154,081 miles
  • 2023 – 135,593 miles
  • 2022 – 112,505 miles
  • 2021 – 94,615 miles
  • 2020 – 86,116 miles
  • 2019 – 79,455 miles
  • 2018 – 70,937 miles
  • 2017 – 62,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,531 miles (+8,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,531 miles
    Test number
    375027098122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,081 miles (+18,488)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,081 miles
    Test number
    697940133897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,593 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    913117475091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,591 miles (+23,086)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    574050843411
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,505 miles (+17,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    257886449872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,615 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,615 miles
    Test number
    265857577565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    816987901557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,116 miles (+6,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    565121998347
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass79,455 miles (+8,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    456512090466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    943016538809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,937 miles (+8,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    794437049562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass62,440 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    749311110575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,433 miles (-34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    162440969603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,467 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    330597657243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to excessively worn

Questions about S5 GJW

Does S5 GJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GJW is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 GJW?
The MOT on S5 GJW is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GJW done?
S5 GJW was recorded at 162,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 11,375 miles a year.
Has S5 GJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GJW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 GJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 GJW find?
S5 GJW passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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