Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc
S5 JVLMOT history
S5 JVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 121,339 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 JVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 JVL was last recorded at 121,339 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 17,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,084 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,255 miles
- Average per year
- 5,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,339 miles
- 2024 – 104,084 miles
- 2023 – 87,901 miles
- 2022 – 74,880 miles
- 2021 – 63,353 miles
- 2020 – 47,343 miles
- 2019 – 47,063 miles
- 2018 – 45,517 miles
- 2017 – 44,106 miles
- 2016 – 42,320 miles
- 2015 – 40,685 miles
- 2014 – 38,673 miles
- 2013 – 36,393 miles
- 2012 – 34,677 miles
- 2011 – 32,312 miles
- 2010 – 29,736 miles
- 2009 – 27,469 miles
- 2008 – 24,913 miles
- 2007 – 22,197 miles
- 2006 – 18,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,339 miles
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,339 miles (+17,255)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,339 miles
- Test number
- 523827627730
- 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,084 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 104,084 miles
- Test number
- 438609091448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 587384495517
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,901 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 87,901 miles
- Test number
- 286929847166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,900 miles (+12,020)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,900 miles
- Test number
- 361736266857
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,880 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 74,880 miles
- Test number
- 478121292244
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake travel
Fail74,862 miles (+11,509)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,862 miles
- Test number
- 806019332385
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake travel
Pass63,353 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,353 miles
- Test number
- 331749968651
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail63,352 miles (+16,009)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,352 miles
- Test number
- 528088760154
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,343 miles (+280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 47,343 miles
- Test number
- 852914319220
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both driver side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,063 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 47,063 miles
- Test number
- 336255192644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,517 miles (+1,411)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 45,517 miles
- Test number
- 544599747460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,106 miles (+1,786)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 44,106 miles
- Test number
- 841640180419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,320 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 42,320 miles
- Test number
- 535363591639
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front bottom ball joint
Pass40,685 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 40,685 miles
- Test number
- 188211904118
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread
- AdvisorySlight wear in nearside front lower ball joint
Pass38,673 miles (+2,280)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 38,673 miles
- Test number
- 299595214338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,393 miles (+1,716)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 36,393 miles
- Test number
- 978298013308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,677 miles (+2,365)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,677 miles
- Test number
- 968709212381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars.
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Pass32,312 miles (+44)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 32,312 miles
- Test number
- 565211321376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront under tray fitted.
Fail32,268 miles (+2,532)4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,268 miles
- Test number
- 378553311383
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront under tray fitted.
Pass29,736 miles (+2,267)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 29,736 miles
- Test number
- 113324110363
- NoteUndertray fitted to entire underside of vehicle
Pass27,469 miles (+2,556)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 27,469 miles
- Test number
- 332279209371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass24,913 miles (+2,716)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 24,913 miles
- Test number
- 963292438387
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder trays fitted.
Pass22,197 miles (+3,760)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 22,197 miles
- Test number
- 481707317398
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass18,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,437 miles
- Test number
- 552042536336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 JVL
- Does S5 JVL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 JVL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 JVL?
- The MOT on S5 JVL expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 JVL done?
- S5 JVL was recorded at 121,339 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,450 miles a year.
- Has S5 JVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 JVL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S5 JVL 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 JVL find?
- S5 JVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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