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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

F5 BAYMOT history

F5 BAY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

F5 BAY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,368 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BAY was last recorded at 55,368 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,311 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
2,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,368 miles
  • 2025 – 51,551 miles
  • 2024 – 47,765 miles
  • 2023 – 44,256 miles
  • 2022 – 39,973 miles
  • 2021 – 36,406 miles
  • 2020 – 35,591 miles
  • 2019 – 34,632 miles
  • 2018 – 33,485 miles
  • 2017 – 32,442 miles
  • 2016 – 31,364 miles
  • 2015 – 29,511 miles
  • 2014 – 27,546 miles
  • 2013 – 25,622 miles
  • 2012 – 23,204 miles
  • 2011 – 21,590 miles
  • 2010 – 20,193 miles
  • 2009 – 19,009 miles
  • 2008 – 17,781 miles
  • 2007 – 13,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,368 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,368 miles (+57)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,368 miles
    Test number
    193555242554
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail55,311 miles (+3,760)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    909811722621
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass51,551 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    787548587597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass47,765 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    733139300399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail47,690 miles (+3,434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    283601931580
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,256 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,256 miles
    Test number
    919420102170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass39,973 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,973 miles
    Test number
    917338402856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail39,753 miles (+3,347)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    906820099933
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,406 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    36,406 miles
    Test number
    929464480318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,591 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    599211885574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,632 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    296071731581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,485 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    708907144185
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  13. Pass32,442 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,442 miles
    Test number
    556523648967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,364 miles
    Test number
    888547731953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail31,364 miles (+1,853)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,364 miles
    Test number
    194232027149
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high ns & osf (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass29,511 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,511 miles
    Test number
    148162035118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,546 miles (+1,924)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    305145534189
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,622 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,622 miles
    Test number
    226404533403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,204 miles (+1,614)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    426653822169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass21,590 miles (+1,397)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,590 miles
    Test number
    755676321116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspected fuel leak.smell from engine bay
    • NoteWipers smearing

  21. Pass20,193 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,193 miles
    Test number
    263124420161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    732117229161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,009 miles (+1,228)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    942597629113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass17,781 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,781 miles
    Test number
    212547828155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,860 miles
    Test number
    830631727122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 BAY

Does F5 BAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BAY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BAY?
The MOT on F5 BAY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BAY done?
F5 BAY was recorded at 55,368 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,157 miles a year.
Has F5 BAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BAY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 BAY 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 F5 BAY find?
F5 BAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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