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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

V5 RAYMOT history

V5 RAY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V5 RAY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,328 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RAY was last recorded at 75,328 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,882 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
3,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,328 miles
  • 2025 – 72,882 miles
  • 2024 – 69,860 miles
  • 2023 – 66,502 miles
  • 2022 – 63,917 miles
  • 2021 – 61,188 miles
  • 2020 – 59,103 miles
  • 2019 – 56,787 miles
  • 2018 – 54,796 miles
  • 2016 – 51,178 miles
  • 2015 – 47,290 miles
  • 2014 – 41,543 miles
  • 2013 – 35,654 miles
  • 2012 – 29,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    243190975585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,328 miles (+2,446)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    382597890809
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,882 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    635097320234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,860 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    885366162438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,502 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,502 miles
    Test number
    501230509104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,917 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    594423404436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,188 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,188 miles
    Test number
    724647641038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,103 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,103 miles
    Test number
    974887837014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,787 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    547245078134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,796 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,796 miles
    Test number
    910031806976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,688 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    993058371948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush worn (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass51,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    793957408732
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort is low

  13. Fail51,178 miles (+3,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,178 miles
    Test number
    506791819673
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass47,290 miles (+5,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,290 miles
    Test number
    528027095091
    • NoteBoth rear shocks are starting to leak

  15. Pass41,543 miles (+5,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    177069874061
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perished

  16. Pass35,654 miles (+5,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,654 miles
    Test number
    888384163063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass29,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,791 miles
    Test number
    176519952014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RAY

Does V5 RAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RAY is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RAY?
The MOT on V5 RAY is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RAY done?
V5 RAY was recorded at 75,328 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
Has V5 RAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RAY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RAY 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 RAY find?
V5 RAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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