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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L5 EMAMOT history

L5 EMA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L5 EMA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,101 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EMA was last recorded at 79,101 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,017 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,084 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,101 miles
  • 2025 – 74,017 miles
  • 2024 – 68,505 miles
  • 2023 – 64,600 miles
  • 2022 – 61,297 miles
  • 2021 – 56,085 miles
  • 2020 – 52,716 miles
  • 2018 – 38,724 miles
  • 2017 – 28,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,101 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,101 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    582788503017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,017 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    356325277657
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres also stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass68,505 miles (+3,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    313787252329
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass64,600 miles (+3,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,600 miles
    Test number
    806461781780
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face showing corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass61,297 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    295619194840
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass56,085 miles (+3,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    783907543123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass52,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    956564451643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,716 miles (+13,992)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    510442543703
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass38,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    752961752244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail38,724 miles (+10,062)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    515795498962
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass28,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    839803081963
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L5 EMA

Does L5 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EMA is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EMA?
The MOT on L5 EMA is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EMA done?
L5 EMA was recorded at 79,101 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has L5 EMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EMA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 EMA 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 EMA find?
L5 EMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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