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S5 XLB

2026 Mercedes-benz C

White Electric
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,461 mi
Last recorded128,461 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2026
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 115,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,153 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 80,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 80,946 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,242 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing to edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,820 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 8,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 6,969 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S5 XLB is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C in White. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S5 XLB registered?

S5 XLB is a 2026 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2026.

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The MOT history for S5 XLB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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