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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L5 JBWMOT history

L5 JBW is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L5 JBW grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
59,211 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JBW was last recorded at 59,211 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,834 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,211 miles
  • 2025 – 54,834 miles
  • 2024 – 49,046 miles
  • 2023 – 44,607 miles
  • 2022 – 38,842 miles
  • 2021 – 33,870 miles
  • 2020 – 30,197 miles
  • 2019 – 24,898 miles
  • 2018 – 18,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,211 miles (+4,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    776231188786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass54,834 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    203344661193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,046 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,046 miles
    Test number
    707433314011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,607 miles (+5,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    440686712291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Irregular worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass38,842 miles (+4,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    839837228150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass33,870 miles (+3,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    696270292968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass30,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    657301950875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,195 miles (+5,297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    679736779766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Pass24,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,898 miles
    Test number
    884460291831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,896 miles (+6,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    554999988934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass18,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,532 miles
    Test number
    573593062024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JBW

Does L5 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JBW is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JBW?
The MOT on L5 JBW is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JBW done?
L5 JBW was recorded at 59,211 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has L5 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JBW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 JBW 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 JBW find?
L5 JBW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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