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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

Y5 RDJMOT history

Y5 RDJ is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y5 RDJ red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,447 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 RDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 RDJ was last recorded at 146,447 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 8,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,972 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,475 miles
Average per year
8,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,447 miles
  • 2025 – 137,972 miles
  • 2024 – 128,805 miles
  • 2023 – 112,884 miles
  • 2022 – 99,389 miles
  • 2021 – 87,395 miles
  • 2020 – 80,907 miles
  • 2019 – 78,393 miles
  • 2018 – 72,993 miles
  • 2017 – 67,705 miles
  • 2016 – 61,761 miles
  • 2015 – 59,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,447 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,447 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    205654536567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,972 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    146629108768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail137,871 miles (+9,066)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,871 miles
    Test number
    763578422376
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake barely working
  4. Pass128,805 miles (+470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,805 miles
    Test number
    233994830258
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail128,335 miles (+15,451)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    681770486151
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,884 miles (+13,495)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    776713783975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass99,389 miles (+68)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,389 miles
    Test number
    411280552297
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail99,321 miles (+11,926)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    367765282332
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,395 miles (+6,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    860992459316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,907 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    327040078795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,393 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,393 miles
    Test number
    519759694780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,993 miles (+5,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    197617217959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass67,705 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,705 miles
    Test number
    574988756041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,761 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    190632381492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    690202751499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 RDJ

Does Y5 RDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RDJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 RDJ?
The MOT on Y5 RDJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 RDJ done?
Y5 RDJ was recorded at 146,447 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,128 miles a year.
Has Y5 RDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 RDJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 RDJ 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 Y5 RDJ find?
Y5 RDJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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