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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S5 PLSMOT history

S5 PLS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S5 PLS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,834 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PLS was last recorded at 91,834 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,834 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,834 miles
  • 2024 – 90,235 miles
  • 2023 – 86,104 miles
  • 2022 – 82,475 miles
  • 2021 – 75,998 miles
  • 2020 – 71,042 miles
  • 2019 – 65,070 miles
  • 2018 – 60,137 miles
  • 2017 – 52,304 miles
  • 2016 – 45,430 miles
  • 2015 – 38,658 miles
  • 2014 – 33,011 miles
  • 2013 – 27,393 miles
  • 2012 – 22,619 miles
  • 2011 – 15,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,834 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    484488951889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,834 miles (+1,537)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    464221520433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,297 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,297 miles
    Test number
    181623129559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail90,235 miles (+4,131)5 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    813404338695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass86,104 miles (+3,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    812158659483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    139941846627
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,475 miles (+6,477)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    179187594306
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,998 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    623950127841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    135883936417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail71,042 miles (+5,972)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    971901259658
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    710068450801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Fail65,070 miles (+4,933)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,070 miles
    Test number
    147710378387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass60,137 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,137 miles
    Test number
    666357576160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    621387768738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,304 miles (+6,874)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    924793917407
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,430 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    896348924573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,658 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    903394915524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,465 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    157727095443
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  19. Fail37,465 miles (+4,454)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    556637895060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  20. Pass33,011 miles (+5,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    528311294038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Pass27,393 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    608492293014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,619 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    449778682047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,623 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    266081181076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S5 PLS

Does S5 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 PLS is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 PLS?
The MOT on S5 PLS is valid until 18 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 PLS done?
S5 PLS was recorded at 91,834 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has S5 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 PLS 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 PLS find?
S5 PLS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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