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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

S5 MKXMOT history

S5 MKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 223,804 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

S5 MKX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,804 km
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
21,383 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MKX was last recorded at 223,804 km on 17 Jan 2026, 22,459 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
201,345 km · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22,459 km
Average per year
21,383 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,804 km
  • 2025 – 201,345 km
  • 2024 – 183,407 km
  • 2022 – 137,920 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,804 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,804 km (+22,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,804 km
    Test number
    385004170417
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass201,345 km (+17,938)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    201,345 km
    Test number
    452807050434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,407 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    183,407 km
    Test number
    540282281372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail183,325 miles (+15,813)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,325 miles
    Test number
    456098111902
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,512 miles
    Test number
    288955630020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass137,920 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,920 km
    Test number
    922971442662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,537 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    302055662928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    401414387961
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail75,648 miles (+6,750)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    197452983301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass68,898 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    697762804449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,583 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    351145468711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,351 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    331270296926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass49,706 miles (+12,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,706 miles
    Test number
    106089880990
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing slightly.
  14. Pass37,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    177363764396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 MKX

Does S5 MKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MKX is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MKX?
The MOT on S5 MKX is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MKX done?
S5 MKX was recorded at 223,804 km at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 21,383 km a year.
Has S5 MKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MKX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 MKX 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 MKX find?
S5 MKX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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