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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,950 cc

L5 NDUMOT history

L5 NDU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 12 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L5 NDU grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,818 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NDU was last recorded at 68,818 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 6,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,304 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,514 miles
Average per year
5,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,818 miles
  • 2025 – 62,304 miles
  • 2024 – 55,142 miles
  • 2023 – 47,656 miles
  • 2021 – 40,112 miles
  • 2020 – 35,956 miles
  • 2019 – 31,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,818 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator almost touching disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,818 miles (+6,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,818 miles
    Test number
    815811550749
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass62,304 miles (+7,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    463937776927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass55,142 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    370309492870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass47,656 miles (+7,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,656 miles
    Test number
    221695260700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass40,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    507300342374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail40,112 miles (+4,156)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    479007821387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass35,956 miles (+4,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    290242407341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass31,935 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,935 miles
    Test number
    659131613555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,913 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,913 miles
    Test number
    568799058456
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L5 NDU

Does L5 NDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NDU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NDU?
The MOT on L5 NDU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NDU done?
L5 NDU was recorded at 68,818 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,743 miles a year.
Has L5 NDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NDU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 NDU 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 NDU find?
L5 NDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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