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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,799 cc

L5 YFDMOT history

L5 YFD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz Limousine first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 52,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,281 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Limousine
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YFD was last recorded at 52,281 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,003 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
1,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,281 miles
  • 2024 – 52,003 miles
  • 2023 – 51,397 miles
  • 2022 – 50,519 miles
  • 2021 – 49,490 miles
  • 2020 – 48,543 miles
  • 2019 – 46,452 miles
  • 2018 – 44,387 miles
  • 2017 – 41,995 miles
  • 2016 – 39,346 miles
  • 2015 – 38,061 miles
  • 2014 – 37,146 miles
  • 2013 – 36,005 miles
  • 2012 – 35,093 miles
  • 2011 – 32,492 miles
  • 2010 – 31,723 miles
  • 2009 – 29,294 miles
  • 2008 – 26,412 miles
  • 2007 – 22,239 miles
  • 2006 – 19,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,281 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    558087789791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail52,281 miles (+278)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    371467609933
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,003 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    333214084378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,001 miles (+604)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    824721543792
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass51,397 miles (+878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    682149760010
    • 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))

  6. Pass50,519 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    398490299380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crackiing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,490 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    399136022153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,543 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    459641738670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,408 miles (+1,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    409228732009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,452 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    313792488481
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT'S CRACKING PERISHING. ON SIDEWALL'S AND OUTER EDGE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,387 miles (+2,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    603044508286
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres cracking in outer edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass41,995 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    846556778811
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING 225/55/16

  13. Pass39,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    142014540986
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Fail39,346 miles (+1,285)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    808073764252
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass38,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    305784585007
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall has cracks

  16. Fail38,061 miles (+915)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    727092875087
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteMould on seatbelts
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall has cracks

  17. Pass37,146 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    105238144420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,005 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,005 miles
    Test number
    139225963017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,990 miles (+897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,990 miles
    Test number
    289853453007
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass35,093 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    206696762033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,492 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,492 miles
    Test number
    166536251441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,723 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    600217240031
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,723 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    973997740076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,294 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    310675379003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,412 miles
    Test number
    281640038165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,412 miles (+4,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,412 miles
    Test number
    253429228427
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass22,239 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,239 miles
    Test number
    404366087163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.Under tray fitted

  28. Fail22,236 miles (+2,761)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    382445587121
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

  29. Pass19,475 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    260473456126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail19,463 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,463 miles
    Test number
    233482156192
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 YFD

Does L5 YFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YFD is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 YFD?
The MOT on L5 YFD is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YFD done?
L5 YFD was recorded at 52,281 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 1,684 miles a year.
Has L5 YFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YFD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 YFD 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 YFD find?
L5 YFD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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