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Brown · Petrol · 1994 · 2,799 cc

L5 BLKMOT history

L5 BLK is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,235 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BLK was last recorded at 169,235 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,771 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
3,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,235 miles
  • 2024 – 168,771 miles
  • 2019 – 168,622 miles
  • 2018 – 168,153 miles
  • 2017 – 167,173 miles
  • 2016 – 163,899 miles
  • 2015 – 160,491 miles
  • 2014 – 159,648 miles
  • 2013 – 154,713 miles
  • 2012 – 148,904 miles
  • 2011 – 142,719 miles
  • 2010 – 134,989 miles
  • 2009 – 131,324 miles
  • 2008 – 129,217 miles
  • 2007 – 120,852 miles
  • 2006 – 110,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,235 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,235 miles
    Test number
    357753728023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,235 miles (+464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,235 miles
    Test number
    494259282483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass168,771 miles (+149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,771 miles
    Test number
    165481565461
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Front steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,622 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,622 miles
    Test number
    254027178873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass168,153 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,153 miles
    Test number
    403610205009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass167,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    906389469992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,173 miles (+3,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,173 miles
    Test number
    444911911523
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass163,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,899 miles
    Test number
    160848103403
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmission not tested

  9. Fail163,849 miles (+3,358)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,849 miles
    Test number
    688215727581
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmission not tested

  10. Pass160,491 miles (+843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    115580645184
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass159,648 miles (+4,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    159,648 miles
    Test number
    117167394438
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass154,713 miles (+5,809)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    154,713 miles
    Test number
    545750503114
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f idler play

  13. Pass148,904 miles (+6,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    369822602190
    • NoteSteer idler slight play

  14. Pass142,719 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    142,719 miles
    Test number
    638267891060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,989 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,989 miles
    Test number
    190078490008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    530138799032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,324 miles (+2,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,324 miles
    Test number
    904218799007
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass129,217 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    753583138197
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass120,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    120,852 miles
    Test number
    162609127176
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail120,852 miles (+10,618)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,852 miles
    Test number
    564689027144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass110,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    660112406187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BLK

Does L5 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BLK expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BLK?
The MOT on L5 BLK expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BLK done?
L5 BLK was recorded at 169,235 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
Has L5 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BLK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BLK 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 BLK find?
L5 BLK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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