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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,685 cc

L5 HNPMOT history

L5 HNP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

L5 HNP silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
92,403 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HNP was last recorded at 92,403 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 6,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,665 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,738 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,403 miles
  • 2022 – 85,665 miles
  • 2021 – 84,280 miles
  • 2020 – 82,985 miles
  • 2019 – 82,104 miles
  • 2018 – 79,825 miles
  • 2017 – 71,756 miles
  • 2016 – 62,139 miles
  • 2015 – 54,082 miles
  • 2014 – 49,843 miles
  • 2013 – 41,480 miles
  • 2012 – 36,313 miles
  • 2011 – 31,701 miles
  • 2010 – 26,432 miles
  • 2009 – 24,448 miles
  • 2008 – 19,965 miles
  • 2007 – 17,317 miles
  • 2006 – 13,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,403 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,403 miles (+6,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    812803050782
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,665 miles (+57)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    854573363440
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,608 miles (+1,328)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    911918686007
    • MajorFront Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft corroded.

  4. Pass84,280 miles (+1,295)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    670438680260
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover and undertray fitted obscuring full view of components.
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Pass82,985 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    266017744638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,104 miles (+109)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    319852595683
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail81,995 miles (+2,170)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    769067863455
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass79,825 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    189807938308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail79,825 miles (+8,069)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    657359796720
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass71,756 miles (+9,617)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,756 miles
    Test number
    132700530610
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass62,139 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    675212952784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,102 miles (+8,020)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    123115162293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass54,082 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    872038976880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,843 miles (+8,363)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    667142154321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass41,480 miles (+5,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    396300193400
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres cracket

  16. Pass36,313 miles (+4,612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    546414382241
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass31,701 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    366275681413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,432 miles (+1,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    873946600304
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass24,448 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,448 miles
    Test number
    683734229369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass19,965 miles (+2,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,965 miles
    Test number
    843046538373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass17,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,317 miles
    Test number
    402365557386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,317 miles (+3,948)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,317 miles
    Test number
    690315157382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  23. Pass13,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,369 miles
    Test number
    980108146340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HNP

Does L5 HNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 HNP expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 HNP?
The MOT on L5 HNP expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 HNP done?
L5 HNP was recorded at 92,403 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has L5 HNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HNP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 HNP 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 HNP find?
L5 HNP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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