Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
L5 AEJMOT history
L5 AEJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 106,968 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 AEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 AEJ was last recorded at 106,968 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,752 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,216 miles
- Average per year
- 4,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,968 miles
- 2025 – 105,752 miles
- 2024 – 103,776 miles
- 2023 – 102,658 miles
- 2022 – 101,796 miles
- 2021 – 98,957 miles
- 2020 – 96,594 miles
- 2019 – 91,352 miles
- 2018 – 86,430 miles
- 2017 – 81,051 miles
- 2016 – 76,044 miles
- 2015 – 71,188 miles
- 2014 – 66,222 miles
- 2013 – 60,603 miles
- 2012 – 51,167 miles
- 2011 – 40,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,968 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,968 miles (+1,216)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 106,968 miles
- Test number
- 210804761148
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,752 miles (+1,976)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 105,752 miles
- Test number
- 843966734198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,776 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 103,776 miles
- Test number
- 968466196319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,658 miles (+862)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,658 miles
- Test number
- 970177247527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,796 miles (+2,839)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 101,796 miles
- Test number
- 764977481627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,957 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,957 miles
- Test number
- 774134058742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,594 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,594 miles
- Test number
- 280764048760
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,352 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,352 miles
- Test number
- 746287009490
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail91,352 miles (+4,922)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,352 miles
- Test number
- 445633103469
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,430 miles (+5,379)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,430 miles
- Test number
- 917241170769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,051 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 81,051 miles
- Test number
- 582068343311
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,044 miles (+4,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 76,044 miles
- Test number
- 543064399317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass71,188 miles (+4,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 71,188 miles
- Test number
- 427906075077
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,222 miles (+5,619)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,222 miles
- Test number
- 777520174026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,603 miles (+9,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,603 miles
- Test number
- 968174163054
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,167 miles (+10,702)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,167 miles
- Test number
- 569441782008
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass40,465 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,465 miles
- Test number
- 825193181035
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L5 AEJ
- Does L5 AEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AEJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 AEJ?
- The MOT on L5 AEJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 AEJ done?
- L5 AEJ was recorded at 106,968 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,433 miles a year.
- Has L5 AEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 AEJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on L5 AEJ 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 L5 AEJ find?
- L5 AEJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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