
Mercedes-Benz E
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
L5 NDOMOT history
L5 NDO is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,476 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 NDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 14 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 NDO was last recorded at 97,476 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,675 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,801 miles
- Average per year
- 6,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,476 miles
- 2025 – 95,675 miles
- 2024 – 92,765 miles
- 2023 – 88,673 miles
- 2022 – 83,574 miles
- 2021 – 73,029 miles
- 2020 – 68,041 miles
- 2019 – 61,844 miles
- 2018 – 53,503 miles
- 2017 – 45,998 miles
- 2016 – 37,019 miles
- 2015 – 31,540 miles
- 2014 – 22,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,476 miles (+1,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,476 miles
- Test number
- 783689354979
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,675 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 95,675 miles
- Test number
- 885020646212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray
Pass92,765 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 92,765 miles
- Test number
- 220441398742
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,761 miles (+4,088)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,761 miles
- Test number
- 309185699273
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,673 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 88,673 miles
- Test number
- 329241122086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,672 miles (+5,098)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,672 miles
- Test number
- 454026963890
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 83,574 miles
- Test number
- 973011261655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,572 miles (+10,543)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 949846379414
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,029 miles (+4,988)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 73,029 miles
- Test number
- 517950263604
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass68,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,041 miles
- Test number
- 114388985647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,041 miles (+6,197)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,041 miles
- Test number
- 302185919985
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,844 miles (+8,341)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 61,844 miles
- Test number
- 570869583186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass53,503 miles (+7,505)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 53,503 miles
- Test number
- 321766268199
- AdvisoryADVISE N/S/F AND O/S/F Tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass45,998 miles (+8,979)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 45,998 miles
- Test number
- 906845512750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,019 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,019 miles
- Test number
- 284214549333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,540 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 31,540 miles
- Test number
- 228102081488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,535 miles (+9,033)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 31,535 miles
- Test number
- 640317256826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,502 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 22,502 miles
- Test number
- 607385734263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 NDO
- Does L5 NDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NDO is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 NDO?
- The MOT on L5 NDO is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 NDO done?
- L5 NDO was recorded at 97,476 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
- Has L5 NDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 NDO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 NDO 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 NDO find?
- L5 NDO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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