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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L5 GJJMOT history

L5 GJJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 203,844 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L5 GJJ grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
203,844 km
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GJJ was last recorded at 203,844 km on 23 Oct 2026, 5 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,839 km · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,844 km
  • 2025 – 203,390 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,844 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,844 km (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    203,844 km
    Test number
    836196908789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail203,839 km (+449)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,839 km
    Test number
    954706495632
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system all rear brake pipes heavily coroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass203,390 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,390 km
    Test number
    368240088766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,224 miles (+12,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    803242472206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,118 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,118 miles
    Test number
    642288854043
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake release handle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank-by area and behind the subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail114,100 miles (+21,705)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    768077325818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake release handle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fuel tank-by area and behind the subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass92,395 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    809297271456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail91,259 miles (+27,150)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    195810502724
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge - requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass64,109 miles (+16,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    118427724280
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,820 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    461992426825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,458 miles (+9,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    560124908445
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass34,482 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,482 miles
    Test number
    385031649748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass29,534 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    237689529588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,728 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,728 miles
    Test number
    389722551242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,788 miles
    Test number
    275779164358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GJJ

Does L5 GJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GJJ is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 GJJ?
The MOT on L5 GJJ is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GJJ done?
L5 GJJ was recorded at 203,844 km at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026.
Has L5 GJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GJJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 GJJ 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 GJJ find?
L5 GJJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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