Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc
L5 GDVMOT history
L5 GDV is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 84,064 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,476 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 GDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 GDV was last recorded at 84,064 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,932 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,132 miles
- Average per year
- 6,476 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,064 miles
- 2025 – 79,932 miles
- 2024 – 73,248 miles
- 2023 – 61,804 miles
- 2022 – 51,643 miles
- 2021 – 41,700 miles
- 2020 – 38,818 miles
- 2019 – 37,229 miles
- 2018 – 31,963 miles
- 2017 – 27,783 miles
- 2016 – 21,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,064 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm remaining and worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear damage to vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Smearing wiper blade
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,064 miles (+4,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 84,064 miles
- Test number
- 244625692464
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Pass79,932 miles (+88)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 79,932 miles
- Test number
- 228069800636
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to vehicle
- AdvisorySmearing wiper blade
Fail79,844 miles (+6,596)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,844 miles
- Test number
- 870722778912
- MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm remaining and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to vehicle
- AdvisorySmearing wiper blade
Pass73,248 miles (+11,444)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 73,248 miles
- Test number
- 270449943019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,804 miles (+10,161)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,804 miles
- Test number
- 152137553266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smeary
Pass51,643 miles (+9,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 51,643 miles
- Test number
- 700766940221
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,700 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 41,700 miles
- Test number
- 577117250236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 613783024846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,818 miles (+1,589)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 540342235680
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,229 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 37,229 miles
- Test number
- 756253426446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail37,229 miles (+5,266)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,229 miles
- Test number
- 324009634847
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass31,963 miles (+4,180)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 31,963 miles
- Test number
- 313711846998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,783 miles (+6,075)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 27,783 miles
- Test number
- 659222180197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 21,708 miles
- Test number
- 123827546141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 GDV
- Does L5 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GDV is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 GDV?
- The MOT on L5 GDV is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 GDV done?
- L5 GDV was recorded at 84,064 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 6,476 miles a year.
- Has L5 GDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 GDV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 GDV 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 GDV find?
- L5 GDV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall; rear bumper damaged; undertrays fitted to vehicle.
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