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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

VLC 5MOT history

VLC 5 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

VLC 5 silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
103,176 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLC 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLC 5 was last recorded at 103,176 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,206 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
970 miles
Average per year
5,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,176 miles
  • 2025 – 102,206 miles
  • 2024 – 101,573 miles
  • 2023 – 100,453 miles
  • 2022 – 99,531 miles
  • 2021 – 98,899 miles
  • 2020 – 98,569 miles
  • 2019 – 97,265 miles
  • 2018 – 95,407 miles
  • 2017 – 92,047 miles
  • 2016 – 83,656 miles
  • 2015 – 71,376 miles
  • 2014 – 59,235 miles
  • 2012 – 38,742 miles
  • 2011 – 25,704 miles
  • 2010 – 17,126 miles
  • 2009 – 9,622 miles
  • 2008 – 8,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,176 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear bar has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms have general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,176 miles (+970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    578258361542
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear bar has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms have general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,206 miles (+633)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    653172043106
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension has age related surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,573 miles (+1,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    999602055751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension covered in underseal

  4. Pass100,453 miles (+922)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    226419961468
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe covered with underseal

  5. Pass99,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    102541620931
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail99,531 miles (+632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    353452887063
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass98,899 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,899 miles
    Test number
    349727191090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,569 miles
    Test number
    357248539033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail98,567 miles (+1,302)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,567 miles
    Test number
    535088350768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,265 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    150651304494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,264 miles (+1,857)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,264 miles
    Test number
    343126117527
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    763467749573
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty

  13. Fail95,407 miles (+3,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    841649266114
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty

  14. Pass92,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    216663044132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,047 miles (+8,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    805357907749
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    758797692233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryProtective covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  17. Fail83,656 miles (+12,280)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    290870835125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryProtective covers fitted to underside of vehicle

  18. Pass71,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    957758015173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,376 miles (+12,141)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    218123715451
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    938329834157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,235 miles (+20,493)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,235 miles
    Test number
    805399434135
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass38,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    346608792476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,742 miles (+13,038)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    997188492265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass25,704 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    707997441169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,126 miles (+7,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,126 miles
    Test number
    873945450184
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect under vehicle and outer sills due to covers being fitted

  26. Pass9,622 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    9,622 miles
    Test number
    352380369124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,479 miles
    Test number
    291326598209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VLC 5

What vehicle is registration VLC 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLC 5 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VLC 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLC 5 is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VLC 5?
The MOT on VLC 5 is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLC 5 done?
VLC 5 was recorded at 103,176 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
Has VLC 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLC 5 has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on VLC 5 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 VLC 5 find?
VLC 5 passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear bar has surface corrosion; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms have general surface corrosion; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges.

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