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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 2,299 cc

H5 JBLMOT history

H5 JBL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,354 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
21 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JBL was last recorded at 131,354 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,915 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,439 miles
Average per year
2,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,354 miles
  • 2025 – 128,915 miles
  • 2024 – 121,511 miles
  • 2023 – 116,264 miles
  • 2022 – 112,027 miles
  • 2021 – 110,810 miles
  • 2020 – 109,429 miles
  • 2019 – 107,324 miles
  • 2018 – 105,426 miles
  • 2016 – 105,391 miles
  • 2015 – 104,616 miles
  • 2014 – 103,900 miles
  • 2007 – 89,951 miles
  • 2006 – 83,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,354 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,354 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,354 miles
    Test number
    569991457670
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,915 miles (+7,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    177033210972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,511 miles (+5,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    506639591998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,264 miles (+4,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    467831740457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,027 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    848702236013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,810 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    250747533037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,429 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,429 miles
    Test number
    292258615635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,324 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,324 miles
    Test number
    335824926026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    170163105248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  10. Fail105,426 miles (+35)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    420415397038
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  11. Pass105,391 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    114878189838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail104,616 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    256670025449
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass104,616 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,616 miles
    Test number
    418640825123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    199526304102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,900 miles (+13,949)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    225576604485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,951 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    394555957497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDisc pads cannot be seen properly

  17. Fail89,947 miles (+5,993)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    962993357229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass83,954 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    850137586038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDisc pads cannot be seen properly
    • NoteExhaust rusty in places

  19. Fail83,954 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    740057586066
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about H5 JBL

Does H5 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JBL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JBL?
The MOT on H5 JBL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JBL done?
H5 JBL was recorded at 131,354 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,313 miles a year.
Has H5 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JBL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on H5 JBL 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 H5 JBL find?
H5 JBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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