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Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,950 cc

B5 VLNMOT history

B5 VLN is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

B5 VLN silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,240 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VLN was last recorded at 74,240 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 9,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,458 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,782 miles
Average per year
9,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,240 miles
  • 2025 – 64,458 miles
  • 2024 – 56,950 miles
  • 2023 – 51,498 miles
  • 2022 – 47,146 miles
  • 2021 – 26,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,240 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,240 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    259859704597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,458 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,458 miles
    Test number
    358103944421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,950 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    771993946067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,801 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    755870390480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,498 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    592201100547
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,146 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,146 miles
    Test number
    862017462545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,134 miles (+18,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    508723203374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, almost worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    290053520091
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+ n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail26,622 miles2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,622 miles
    Test number
    310757280298
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+ n/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about B5 VLN

Does B5 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VLN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VLN?
The MOT on B5 VLN is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VLN done?
B5 VLN was recorded at 74,240 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,040 miles a year.
Has B5 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VLN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on B5 VLN 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 B5 VLN find?
B5 VLN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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