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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L5 PFAMOT history

L5 PFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 102,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L5 PFA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,957 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PFA was last recorded at 102,957 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 10,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,444 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,513 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,957 miles
  • 2025 – 92,444 miles
  • 2024 – 80,385 miles
  • 2022 – 65,030 miles
  • 2021 – 50,934 miles
  • 2020 – 50,164 miles
  • 2019 – 45,309 miles
  • 2018 – 39,065 miles
  • 2017 – 36,895 miles
  • 2016 – 32,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,957 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    626764048517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,957 miles (+10,513)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    460791310263
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,444 miles (+12,059)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,444 miles
    Test number
    726191178970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,385 miles (+15,355)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,385 miles
    Test number
    560204895647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,030 miles (+13,643)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,030 miles
    Test number
    448466586834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,387 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    584147257193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,934 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    671386153923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,164 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,164 miles
    Test number
    524309503900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,309 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,309 miles
    Test number
    174013612274
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,065 miles (+2,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    200769126045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,895 miles (+4,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    574114349055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass32,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,279 miles
    Test number
    517360029838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PFA

Does L5 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PFA is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PFA?
The MOT on L5 PFA is valid until 5 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 PFA done?
L5 PFA was recorded at 102,957 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has L5 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PFA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 PFA 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 PFA find?
L5 PFA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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