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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

S5 OTCMOT history

S5 OTC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

S5 OTC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,156 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OTC was last recorded at 81,156 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,001 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,156 miles
  • 2024 – 75,724 miles
  • 2023 – 69,478 miles
  • 2022 – 59,622 miles
  • 2021 – 50,664 miles
  • 2020 – 48,213 miles
  • 2019 – 44,415 miles
  • 2018 – 38,301 miles
  • 2017 – 32,560 miles
  • 2016 – 26,676 miles
  • 2015 – 21,797 miles
  • 2014 – 18,917 miles
  • 2013 – 15,562 miles
  • 2012 – 12,732 miles
  • 2011 – 10,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,156 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays throughout, Unable to access some testable items.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,156 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    902368737580
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with undertrays throughout, Unable to access some testable items.

  2. Fail81,001 miles (+5,277)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,001 miles
    Test number
    499316780409
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass75,724 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    982994008403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,478 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    897279061036
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,466 miles (+9,844)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    882876051115
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO SUBFRAME CORROSION @ REAR MOUNTING POINTS (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Mounting Point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Mounting Point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas,subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,622 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,622 miles
    Test number
    949708972687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,570 miles (+8,906)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    199918326994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass50,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    435026872133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,664 miles (+2,451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    315280900790
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,213 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    278646478567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,415 miles (+6,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    585509124229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass38,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    398365668497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,300 miles (+5,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    236665485225
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass32,560 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    686930338941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    393847270872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,676 miles (+4,879)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    253196886060
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass21,797 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    105365255042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,917 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,917 miles
    Test number
    239821954007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,562 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,562 miles
    Test number
    117679453047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,732 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,732 miles
    Test number
    979938052000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,613 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,613 miles
    Test number
    758369051019
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S5 OTC

Does S5 OTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 OTC expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 OTC?
The MOT on S5 OTC expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 OTC done?
S5 OTC was recorded at 81,156 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has S5 OTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OTC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 OTC 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 OTC find?
S5 OTC passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle fitted with undertrays throughout, unable to access some testable items..

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