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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L5 WHWMOT history

L5 WHW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L5 WHW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,420 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WHW was last recorded at 130,420 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,698 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,420 miles
  • 2025 – 129,698 miles
  • 2023 – 127,924 miles
  • 2022 – 126,358 miles
  • 2021 – 125,013 miles
  • 2020 – 123,983 miles
  • 2019 – 122,149 miles
  • 2018 – 119,278 miles
  • 2017 – 116,795 miles
  • 2016 – 113,646 miles
  • 2015 – 110,317 miles
  • 2014 – 99,465 miles
  • 2013 – 72,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,420 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,420 miles (+722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    164458982838
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass129,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,698 miles
    Test number
    632758374513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,571 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    207,571 km
    Test number
    225847677813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,924 miles (+1,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,924 miles
    Test number
    338995758818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass126,358 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,358 miles
    Test number
    304546754877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,013 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,013 miles
    Test number
    962444336751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,983 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    483243408211
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,149 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    246314551296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,278 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    832845824916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,795 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    982208582941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,646 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,646 miles
    Test number
    969820370642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    913885886321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,317 miles (+10,852)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    534900505209
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass99,465 miles (+26,469)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    966580714374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,996 miles
    Test number
    679089333273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L5 WHW

Does L5 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WHW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WHW?
The MOT on L5 WHW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WHW done?
L5 WHW was recorded at 130,420 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has L5 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WHW has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on L5 WHW 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 WHW find?
L5 WHW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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