MERCEDES-BENZ C B5STA has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,953 miles 11 months ago on Friday 4th July 2025 at 11:27.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Sunday 12th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

B5STA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JULY 202686,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Parking Brake Lever Ratchet Mechanism Obviously Worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH JULY 202412TH JULY 202585,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST JULY 20239TH JULY 202484,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH JUNE 202384,061 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JULY 20229TH JULY 202382,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH JULY 202282,463 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 20219TH JULY 202281,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Covers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 20209TH JULY 202180,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted
FAILED10TH JULY 202080,730 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Side Repeater Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Side Repeater Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted
  6. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  7. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201912TH JANUARY 202178,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted And Sill Cover Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sides Springs Slightly Rusted
PASSED6TH JULY 201812TH JULY 201975,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH JULY 201875,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED5TH JULY 201712TH JULY 201871,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sill Covers
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - N/s Front Tyre Outer Wall Kerbed
PASSED5TH JULY 201612TH JULY 201768,854 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Perish
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED4TH JULY 201512TH JULY 201665,615 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
FAILED4TH JULY 201462,157 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
PASSED4TH JULY 201412TH JULY 201562,157 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 201357,640 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED6TH JULY 201312TH JULY 201457,640 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 201252,562 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED6TH JULY 201212TH JULY 201352,562 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 201112TH JULY 201246,185 MI
FAILED2ND JULY 201146,147 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack 195-65-R15-91v
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack 195-65-R15-91v
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Starting To Crack 195-65-R15-91v
PASSED9TH JULY 201012TH JULY 201140,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED9TH JULY 201040,015 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED11TH JULY 200912TH JULY 201036,797 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 200812TH JULY 200933,403 MI
PASSED12TH JULY 200712TH JULY 200830,196 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 200612TH JULY 200726,912 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5STA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

B5STA MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

B5STA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,953 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,478 miles

B5STA FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration B5STA was manufactured on Wednesday 26th July 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 86,953 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 3,478 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5STA has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 50 Advisories, 11 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does B5STA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 B5STA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5STA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 B5STA does have Tax. Read more

When does B5STA Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5STA will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B5STA MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5STA will expire in 1 month on Sunday 12th July 2026. Read more

When did B5STA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5STA was on Friday 4th July 2025 at 11:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5STA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for B5STA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B5STA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for B5STA we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has B5STA done?

The odometer reading for B5STA at the last MOT in July 2025 was 86,953 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,478 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5STA?

The vehicle B5STA was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th July 2000. Read more

What colour is B5STA?

The official colour of B5STA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B5STA have?

B5STA has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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