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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

L5 BPYMOT history

L5 BPY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

L5 BPY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
168,184 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BPY was last recorded at 168,184 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,332 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,852 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,184 miles
  • 2024 – 164,332 miles
  • 2023 – 158,655 miles
  • 2022 – 155,221 miles
  • 2021 – 151,026 miles
  • 2020 – 146,409 miles
  • 2019 – 140,632 miles
  • 2018 – 134,662 miles
  • 2017 – 127,375 miles
  • 2016 – 121,302 miles
  • 2015 – 115,726 miles
  • 2014 – 109,424 miles
  • 2013 – 101,181 miles
  • 2012 – 93,608 miles
  • 2011 – 84,140 miles
  • 2010 – 73,263 miles
  • 2009 – 61,893 miles
  • 2008 – 52,462 miles
  • 2007 – 49,147 miles
  • 2006 – 39,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,184 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,184 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    168,184 miles
    Test number
    851139576171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,332 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,332 miles
    Test number
    421194605619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,655 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,655 miles
    Test number
    147501196145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,221 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,221 miles
    Test number
    121304508462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,026 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    791572957363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,409 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,409 miles
    Test number
    280564651900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,632 miles (+5,970)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,632 miles
    Test number
    522258184229
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass134,662 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,662 miles
    Test number
    882192128265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,375 miles (+6,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    861226575608
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti slip slightly worn

  10. Pass121,302 miles (+5,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,302 miles
    Test number
    785357816107
    • AdvisoryAnti slip rubber slight worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit central (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass115,726 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,726 miles
    Test number
    699998140148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,424 miles (+8,243)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,424 miles
    Test number
    645458714394
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMinor oil leak
    • NoteOffside front jacking point rubber missing

  13. Pass101,181 miles (+7,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,181 miles
    Test number
    447684023394
    • NoteAnti slip slightly worn

  14. Pass93,608 miles (+9,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    376970822336
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass84,140 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,140 miles
    Test number
    157337621322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,986 miles (+10,723)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    375670021395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass73,263 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,263 miles
    Test number
    770963220347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,169 miles (+7,276)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    893170490148
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • Note2 stone chips in front windscreen

  19. Pass61,893 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    980515989145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,462 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,462 miles
    Test number
    323265858132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,147 miles (+10,049)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    954460527381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,098 miles
    Test number
    831670556131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BPY

Does L5 BPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BPY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 BPY?
The MOT on L5 BPY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BPY done?
L5 BPY was recorded at 168,184 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has L5 BPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BPY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2011.
Has the mileage on L5 BPY 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 BPY find?
L5 BPY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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