
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,950 cc
L5 BMFMOT history
L5 BMF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,109 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 BMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 BMF was last recorded at 86,109 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 6,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,169 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,940 miles
- Average per year
- 7,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,109 miles
- 2025 – 79,169 miles
- 2024 – 72,235 miles
- 2023 – 64,530 miles
- 2022 – 55,456 miles
- 2021 – 45,767 miles
- 2020 – 41,272 miles
- 2019 – 33,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 3 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,109 miles (+6,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,109 miles
- Test number
- 520441372770
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,169 miles (+6,934)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 79,169 miles
- Test number
- 857743850405
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,235 miles (+7,705)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 72,235 miles
- Test number
- 422916345961
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,530 miles (+9,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,530 miles
- Test number
- 246336550798
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,456 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 55,456 miles
- Test number
- 141919673720
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail55,453 miles (+9,686)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,453 miles
- Test number
- 936324614073
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass45,767 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 45,767 miles
- Test number
- 978641001536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,767 miles (+4,495)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,767 miles
- Test number
- 460687716564
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,272 miles (+7,896)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 41,272 miles
- Test number
- 887960210258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,376 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 33,376 miles
- Test number
- 167058215506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,375 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,375 miles
- Test number
- 312945557845
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L5 BMF
- Does L5 BMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BMF is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 BMF?
- The MOT on L5 BMF is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 BMF done?
- L5 BMF was recorded at 86,109 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
- Has L5 BMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 BMF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on L5 BMF 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 BMF find?
- L5 BMF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking.
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