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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T5 LEKMOT history

T5 LEK is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 203,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
203,024 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 LEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 LEK was last recorded at 203,024 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 17,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,895 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
17,129 miles
Average per year
17,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,024 miles
  • 2024 – 185,895 miles
  • 2023 – 169,107 miles
  • 2022 – 148,754 miles
  • 2021 – 127,545 miles
  • 2020 – 114,907 miles
  • 2019 – 100,250 miles
  • 2018 – 83,680 miles
  • 2017 – 68,710 miles
  • 2016 – 51,361 miles
  • 2015 – 31,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort weak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,024 miles (+17,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,024 miles
    Test number
    928430585691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake effort weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,895 miles (+16,788)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,895 miles
    Test number
    943317195659
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexible joint getting weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges and cosmetic damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,107 miles (+691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,107 miles
    Test number
    136687555907
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail168,416 miles (+19,662)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,416 miles
    Test number
    976121297297
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,754 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,754 miles
    Test number
    677848892827
    • MinorNearside Front Lower 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 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail148,753 miles (+21,208)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,753 miles
    Test number
    277947859383
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 - 40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,545 miles (+12,638)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    573711537803
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Ride height sensor link arm broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,907 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    560449116510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,873 miles (+14,623)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,873 miles
    Test number
    839292011128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 -40 X 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  10. Pass100,250 miles (+16,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,250 miles
    Test number
    165518952657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    468594592613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,680 miles (+14,970)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,680 miles
    Test number
    908639445974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass68,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    596377301825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail68,710 miles (+17,349)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    995570225644
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm minimum (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass51,361 miles (+20,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    234093975372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    565880188975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,205 miles (+12,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,205 miles
    Test number
    223840963041
    • 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)

  18. Pass19,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    829853685022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 LEK

Does T5 LEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 LEK expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 LEK?
The MOT on T5 LEK expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 LEK done?
T5 LEK was recorded at 203,024 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 17,422 miles a year.
Has T5 LEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 LEK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 LEK 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 T5 LEK find?
T5 LEK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear hand brake effort weak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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