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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L5 LUSMOT history

L5 LUS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L5 LUS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,037 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LUS was last recorded at 68,037 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,526 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,511 miles
Average per year
5,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,037 miles
  • 2025 – 62,526 miles
  • 2024 – 57,180 miles
  • 2023 – 51,162 miles
  • 2022 – 44,702 miles
  • 2021 – 41,244 miles
  • 2020 – 38,645 miles
  • 2019 – 30,723 miles
  • 2018 – 22,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,037 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,037 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    952331124358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    888689121234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,526 miles (+5,346)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,526 miles
    Test number
    239780034248
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly release lever stuck open (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on shoulders slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass57,180 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    349688849353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass51,162 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    620704545560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    427853288775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail44,702 miles (+3,458)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    434984726447
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass41,244 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,244 miles
    Test number
    500111553508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass38,645 miles (+7,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    422768533785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass30,723 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    503741122313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    755443189048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LUS

Does L5 LUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LUS is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LUS?
The MOT on L5 LUS is valid until 8 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 LUS done?
L5 LUS was recorded at 68,037 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
Has L5 LUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LUS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 LUS 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 LUS find?
L5 LUS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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