MERCEDES-BENZ C C5JBW has 37 MOTs

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This 1992 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 17 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,643 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 25th July 2026 at 08:35.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 13th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

C5JBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH AUGUST 2027176,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH JULY 2026176,606 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Central Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength To Chassie Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202513TH AUGUST 2026170,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST JULY 2025170,338 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Front Prop Shaft Flexible Coupling Excessively Deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202413TH AUGUST 2025163,779 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH JULY 2024163,779 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low Os,ns (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Os,ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Weak (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment Low Brake (1.1.6 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 202313TH AUGUST 2024160,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH JULY 2023160,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shocker Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting To Floor Areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Undertray Insircure
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Bonnet Sound Proofing Insircure
PASSED4TH AUGUST 202213TH AUGUST 2023157,026 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202113TH AUGUST 2022153,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2021153,508 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively On Limits (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively On Limits (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202013TH AUGUST 2021150,225 MI
FAILED23RD JULY 2020150,225 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wing Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Wing Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201912TH AUGUST 2020148,065 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201812TH AUGUST 2019145,609 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Binding
FAILED26TH JULY 2018145,531 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Front Sound Deadening Material Insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Binding
PASSED20TH JULY 201712TH AUGUST 2018142,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre Tyre Low Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Back Box Rattle
PASSED14TH JULY 201612TH AUGUST 2017140,760 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 2016140,760 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Under Bonnet Soundproofing Inscure Lieing On Engine
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201512TH AUGUST 2016137,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2015137,958 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Rear Tyre
PASSED31ST JULY 20149TH AUGUST 2015136,844 MI
FAILED24TH JULY 2014136,686 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  6. FAIL - Front Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
FAILED18TH JULY 2013134,876 MI
 
  1. PRS - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
PASSED18TH JULY 20139TH AUGUST 2014134,876 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20129TH AUGUST 2013133,153 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 2012133,152 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Column Top Bearing Excessively Worn (2.1.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED13TH MAY 201012TH MAY 2011130,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED4TH MAY 2010130,496 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED12TH MAY 200911TH MAY 2010124,276 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 2009124,273 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED16TH APRIL 200815TH APRIL 2009122,500 MI
FAILED9TH APRIL 2008122,497 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  3. FAIL - Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
PASSED13TH APRIL 200712TH APRIL 2008119,635 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 2007119,629 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
PASSED9TH MARCH 20068TH MARCH 2007119,198 MI
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 2006119,106 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Rear Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C5JBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 54% | MOT Failure Rate: 46%

C5JBW MOT Comments

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C5JBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,643 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,195 miles

C5JBW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration C5JBW was manufactured on Wednesday 30th December 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 176,643 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,195 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 37 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 17 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C5JBW has a 54% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 32 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 27 Major, 0 Dangerous and 33 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 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does C5JBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 C5JBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C5JBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 C5JBW does have Tax. Read more

When does C5JBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for C5JBW will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 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 C5JBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for C5JBW will expire in 11 months on Friday 13th August 2027. Read more

When did C5JBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C5JBW was on Saturday 25th July 2026 at 08:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C5JBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 37 MOTs on record for C5JBW 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 C5JBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 37 MOTs on record for C5JBW we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 54% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has C5JBW done?

The odometer reading for C5JBW at the last MOT in July 2026 was 176,643 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 5,195 miles per year. Read more

How old is C5JBW?

The vehicle C5JBW was manufactured in 1992 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st August 1992. Read more

What colour is C5JBW?

The official colour of C5JBW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does C5JBW have?

C5JBW has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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