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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

W5 SMSMOT history

W5 SMS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

W5 SMS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,066 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SMS was last recorded at 110,066 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2014: 15,407 miles, lower than 19,536 miles on 4 Jun 2013.
  • 25 May 2017: 64,430 miles, lower than 78,714 miles on 27 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,850 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,216 miles
Average per year
6,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,066 miles
  • 2025 – 108,850 miles
  • 2024 – 107,101 miles
  • 2023 – 105,024 miles
  • 2021 – 98,818 miles
  • 2020 – 97,552 miles
  • 2019 – 93,697 miles
  • 2018 – 79,221 miles
  • 2017 – 64,430 miles
  • 2016 – 78,714 miles
  • 2015 – 36,491 miles
  • 2014 – 15,407 miles
  • 2013 – 19,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    828222303301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,066 miles (+1,216)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,066 miles
    Test number
    825232394367
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,850 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    950716802613
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,839 miles (+1,738)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,839 miles
    Test number
    762999841580
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    767113731385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,101 miles (+2,077)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    815231186601
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,024 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    960295091821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail105,024 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    423649925480
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass164,325 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,325 km
    Test number
    475789860732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass98,818 miles (+1,266)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    839648949169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,552 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    663083504168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm slight play in balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail97,551 miles (+3,854)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    448270159231
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm slight play in balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low tread. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,697 miles
    Test number
    374930454193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge close to ply being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail93,695 miles (+14,474)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,695 miles
    Test number
    828214757255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge close to ply being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass79,221 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    306513074793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,218 miles (+14,788)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,218 miles
    Test number
    400089885589
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass64,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    827513824301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipe greased

  18. Fail64,430 miles (-14,284)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    404746182899
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over dif (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output dim (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll break pipe greased
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted

  19. Pass78,714 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    371632707637
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  20. Fail78,707 miles (+42,216)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    822391610853
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass36,491 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    176135255119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  22. Fail36,491 miles (+21,084)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    525622455172
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  23. Pass15,407 miles (-4,129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,407 miles
    Test number
    265426534403
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre out of shape 205/55/16 conti MO

  24. Pass19,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,536 miles
    Test number
    667795753128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 SMS

Does W5 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SMS is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 SMS?
The MOT on W5 SMS is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SMS done?
W5 SMS was recorded at 110,066 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
Has W5 SMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SMS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 SMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W5 SMS find?
W5 SMS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; rear outer sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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