Mercedes-Benz E
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
L5 ALNMOT history
L5 ALN is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,509 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,467 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 ALN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 ALN was last recorded at 97,509 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,163 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,346 miles
- Average per year
- 3,467 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,509 miles
- 2025 – 95,163 miles
- 2023 – 93,705 miles
- 2022 – 81,693 miles
- 2021 – 76,194 miles
- 2019 – 72,624 miles
- 2018 – 67,003 miles
- 2017 – 66,009 miles
- 2015 – 60,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,509 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 15 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,509 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,509 miles
- Test number
- 551320795650
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass95,163 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 95,163 miles
- Test number
- 632741391956
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,155 miles (+1,450)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,155 miles
- Test number
- 197273856181
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,705 miles (+12,012)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 93,705 miles
- Test number
- 484568969580
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass81,693 miles (+5,499)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,693 miles
- Test number
- 599651676659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,194 miles (+3,570)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 76,194 miles
- Test number
- 288227959004
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,624 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,624 miles
- Test number
- 651268692456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,614 miles (+5,611)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,614 miles
- Test number
- 983796961545
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,003 miles (+994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,003 miles
- Test number
- 419537629963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,009 miles (+5,059)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,009 miles
- Test number
- 149299688530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,950 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,950 miles
- Test number
- 183772175142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L5 ALN
- Does L5 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 ALN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 ALN?
- The MOT on L5 ALN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 ALN done?
- L5 ALN was recorded at 97,509 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
- Has L5 ALN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 ALN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 ALN 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 ALN find?
- L5 ALN passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.
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