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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

L5 UKLMOT history

L5 UKL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

L5 UKL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
199,530 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UKL was last recorded at 199,530 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,520 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,530 miles
  • 2022 – 195,359 miles
  • 2021 – 187,798 miles
  • 2020 – 181,269 miles
  • 2019 – 171,969 miles
  • 2017 – 157,272 miles
  • 2016 – 145,156 miles
  • 2015 – 133,611 miles
  • 2014 – 126,366 miles
  • 2013 – 117,192 miles
  • 2012 – 107,616 miles
  • 2011 – 98,041 miles
  • 2010 – 88,100 miles
  • 2009 – 78,615 miles
  • 2008 – 70,689 miles
  • 2007 – 57,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,530 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    199,530 miles
    Test number
    750675129011
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail199,520 miles (+4,161)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,520 miles
    Test number
    680646190143
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass195,359 miles (+7,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    195,359 miles
    Test number
    983382174595
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,798 miles (+6,529)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    187,798 miles
    Test number
    689981693452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,269 miles
    Test number
    685940780168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear position lamp damaged

  6. Fail181,269 miles (+9,300)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,269 miles
    Test number
    942629601195
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear position lamp damaged

  7. Pass171,969 miles (+14,697)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,969 miles
    Test number
    878502159971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass157,272 miles (+12,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,272 miles
    Test number
    374148994302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass145,156 miles (+11,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,156 miles
    Test number
    590791532407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass133,611 miles (+7,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,611 miles
    Test number
    279648405245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass126,366 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,366 miles
    Test number
    377799764490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,807 miles (+8,615)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    415845454200
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,192 miles (+9,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    628576953261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass107,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    859075562221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,616 miles (+9,575)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,616 miles
    Test number
    209944262213
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,041 miles (+9,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    905356151223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,100 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    304293350432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass78,615 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    620404669229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,689 miles (+13,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,689 miles
    Test number
    673109048293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,491 miles
    Test number
    603063137274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UKL

Does L5 UKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 UKL expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 UKL?
The MOT on L5 UKL expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 UKL done?
L5 UKL was recorded at 199,530 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 8,529 miles a year.
Has L5 UKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UKL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 UKL 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 UKL find?
L5 UKL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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