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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

C5 GLEMOT history

C5 GLE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

C5 GLE black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,962 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GLE was last recorded at 76,962 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 3,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,575 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,387 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,962 miles
  • 2025 – 73,575 miles
  • 2024 – 69,985 miles
  • 2023 – 66,154 miles
  • 2022 – 62,169 miles
  • 2021 – 57,758 miles
  • 2020 – 53,223 miles
  • 2019 – 49,296 miles
  • 2018 – 43,801 miles
  • 2017 – 38,848 miles
  • 2016 – 32,800 miles
  • 2015 – 27,486 miles
  • 2014 – 21,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    345970153302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,962 miles (+3,387)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    731164814364
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,575 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    680327032267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,985 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    474992928831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,154 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    517167733507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,169 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    695908693661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,758 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    720488312209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,223 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    779545170016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    963812423077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail49,296 miles (+5,495)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    593880846359
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass43,801 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    376097062336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,848 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    344888414606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,800 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,800 miles
    Test number
    694829855402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,486 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,486 miles
    Test number
    195846915295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    557694604297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 GLE

Does C5 GLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GLE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GLE?
The MOT on C5 GLE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GLE done?
C5 GLE was recorded at 76,962 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has C5 GLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GLE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 GLE 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 C5 GLE find?
C5 GLE passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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