Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc
Y5 RHCMOT history
Y5 RHC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,841 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 72,841 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 RHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 RHC was last recorded at 72,841 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Jul 2023: 64,514 miles, lower than 91,324 miles on 15 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,828 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 2,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,841 miles
- 2025 – 68,312 miles
- 2024 – 65,634 miles
- 2023 – 64,514 miles
- 2022 – 91,324 miles
- 2021 – 59,970 miles
- 2020 – 58,990 miles
- 2019 – 55,837 miles
- 2018 – 54,376 miles
- 2017 – 52,039 miles
- 2016 – 51,490 miles
- 2015 – 48,959 miles
- 2014 – 46,999 miles
- 2013 – 44,692 miles
- 2012 – 41,962 miles
- 2011 – 38,142 miles
- 2010 – 34,546 miles
- 2009 – 31,671 miles
- 2008 – 28,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,841 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,841 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 72,841 miles
- Test number
- 441787796735
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,828 miles (+4,516)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,828 miles
- Test number
- 229843706384
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,312 miles (+2,678)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 68,312 miles
- Test number
- 340062901153
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wear/worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,634 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,634 miles
- Test number
- 730986292529
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail65,627 miles (+1,113)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,627 miles
- Test number
- 680584924048
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [lower rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass64,514 miles (-26,810)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,514 miles
- Test number
- 104664493120
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flex hose slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flex hose slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex hose slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush slight deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside and outer sills have covers fitted
Pass91,324 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,324 miles
- Test number
- 786988053721
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight top mounting bracket cracked but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms under covers
Fail91,324 miles (+31,354)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,324 miles
- Test number
- 474799336493
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight top mounting bracket cracked but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken but still supported
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms under covers
Pass59,970 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 59,970 miles
- Test number
- 457976822053
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail59,970 miles (+980)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,970 miles
- Test number
- 842367351696
- DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass58,990 miles (+3,153)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 58,990 miles
- Test number
- 173611154544
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 55,837 miles
- Test number
- 930151402135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,837 miles (+1,461)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,837 miles
- Test number
- 913401742555
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass54,376 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 54,376 miles
- Test number
- 922381211465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,374 miles (+2,335)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,374 miles
- Test number
- 545501398943
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,039 miles (+549)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 52,039 miles
- Test number
- 534348884230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,490 miles (+2,531)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 51,490 miles
- Test number
- 321376266574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,959 miles (+1,960)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 48,959 miles
- Test number
- 906236385604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,999 miles (+2,307)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 46,999 miles
- Test number
- 487332054356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,692 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,692 miles
- Test number
- 977277943357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,962 miles
- Test number
- 348002652332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,959 miles (+3,817)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,959 miles
- Test number
- 335402952306
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass38,142 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 38,142 miles
- Test number
- 987897331377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,546 miles (+2,875)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,546 miles
- Test number
- 982061340331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,671 miles (+2,829)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,671 miles
- Test number
- 264021959301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,842 miles
- Test number
- 363066268310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 RHC
- Does Y5 RHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 RHC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 RHC?
- The MOT on Y5 RHC 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 RHC done?
- Y5 RHC was recorded at 72,841 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,497 miles a year.
- Has Y5 RHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 RHC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y5 RHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y5 RHC find?
- Y5 RHC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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