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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

W5 DAJMOT history

W5 DAJ is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

W5 DAJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,020 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DAJ was last recorded at 70,020 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,238 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,782 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,020 miles
  • 2025 – 67,238 miles
  • 2024 – 65,128 miles
  • 2023 – 62,174 miles
  • 2022 – 59,619 miles
  • 2021 – 56,037 miles
  • 2020 – 52,974 miles
  • 2019 – 50,537 miles
  • 2018 – 47,639 miles
  • 2017 – 44,533 miles
  • 2016 – 40,783 miles
  • 2015 – 36,420 miles
  • 2014 – 32,848 miles
  • 2013 – 28,549 miles
  • 2012 – 25,258 miles
  • 2011 – 22,249 miles
  • 2010 – 18,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,020 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    755850482516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,238 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    715960789525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  3. Pass65,128 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    286410269864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,174 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    861324857558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,173 miles (+2,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    472057521944
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,619 miles (+3,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    124602425651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass56,037 miles (+3,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    519213680638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass52,974 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    880114396837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,537 miles (+2,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,537 miles
    Test number
    817538202396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass47,639 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    356091383989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,638 miles (+3,105)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    299055212472
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass44,533 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,533 miles
    Test number
    105108292156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,427 miles (+3,644)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    495849300112
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Pass40,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    637065501807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Fail40,783 miles (+4,363)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    670052766340
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Pass36,420 miles (+3,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    496562645005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass32,848 miles (+4,299)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    197331044435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
  18. Pass28,549 miles (+3,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    727464763031
    • NotePlastic outter sill covers fitted
    • NoteVehicle underbody panels fitted
  19. Pass25,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    109963852414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail25,258 miles (+3,009)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    175233352052
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass22,249 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    795955851093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,751 miles
    Test number
    570794630094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DAJ

Does W5 DAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DAJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 DAJ?
The MOT on W5 DAJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DAJ done?
W5 DAJ was recorded at 70,020 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has W5 DAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DAJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 DAJ 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 W5 DAJ find?
W5 DAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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