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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V5 KREMOT history

V5 KRE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 156,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V5 KRE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,796 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KRE was last recorded at 156,796 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 4,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,538 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,258 miles
Average per year
11,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,796 miles
  • 2025 – 152,538 miles
  • 2024 – 143,511 miles
  • 2023 – 128,553 miles
  • 2022 – 113,948 miles
  • 2021 – 97,245 miles
  • 2020 – 86,178 miles
  • 2019 – 69,441 miles
  • 2018 – 54,337 miles
  • 2017 – 46,031 miles
  • 2016 – 37,231 miles
  • 2015 – 28,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipes have slight corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,796 miles (+4,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,796 miles
    Test number
    703900440135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,538 miles (+9,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    152,538 miles
    Test number
    517211740545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,511 miles (+14,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,511 miles
    Test number
    882404592714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,553 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    844257711063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,510 miles (+14,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    340793786694
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,948 miles (+16,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    488702673807
    • 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))

  7. Pass97,245 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    475902671308
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes have slight corrossion

  8. Fail97,163 miles (+10,985)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,163 miles
    Test number
    626698470499
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes have slight corrossion

  9. Pass86,178 miles (+16,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    517487215893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,441 miles (+15,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    723219056290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,337 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    343035580155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,031 miles (+8,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    537406047079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    507138570417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,231 miles (+8,986)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    150623749942
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass28,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,245 miles
    Test number
    259177515420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KRE

Does V5 KRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KRE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KRE?
The MOT on V5 KRE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KRE done?
V5 KRE was recorded at 156,796 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 11,721 miles a year.
Has V5 KRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KRE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 KRE 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 V5 KRE find?
V5 KRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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