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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L5 YOKMOT history

L5 YOK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L5 YOK grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,444 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YOK was last recorded at 116,444 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2020: 86,164 miles, lower than 132,584 miles on 17 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,058 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,444 miles
  • 2024 – 111,058 miles
  • 2023 – 105,692 miles
  • 2022 – 98,107 miles
  • 2021 – 91,325 miles
  • 2020 – 86,164 miles
  • 2019 – 132,584 miles
  • 2018 – 121,039 miles
  • 2017 – 67,722 miles
  • 2016 – 59,550 miles
  • 2015 – 51,632 miles
  • 2014 – 43,495 miles
  • 2013 – 36,598 miles
  • 2012 – 29,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,444 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,444 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,444 miles
    Test number
    427658233394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,058 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    105665579336
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail110,924 miles (+5,232)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    556151633612
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms various bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass105,692 miles (+7,585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    993984172655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,107 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,107 miles
    Test number
    826724386947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,325 miles (+5,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,325 miles
    Test number
    800350181558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass86,164 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,164 miles
    Test number
    365546184912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    334186925203
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass132,584 miles (+11,545)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,584 miles
    Test number
    159139332811
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome metal brake pipes surface rusted
  10. Pass121,039 miles (+53,317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,039 miles
    Test number
    400098100334
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass67,722 miles (+8,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    123995020991
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked not in drivers view of the road
  12. Pass59,550 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,550 miles
    Test number
    809455795749
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads getting low
  13. Pass51,632 miles (+8,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,632 miles
    Test number
    458859586686
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass43,495 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    795516714399
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass36,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    808548313378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail36,598 miles (+6,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    145107313348
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass29,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    467671432404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 YOK

Does L5 YOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YOK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 YOK?
The MOT on L5 YOK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YOK done?
L5 YOK was recorded at 116,444 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has L5 YOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YOK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 YOK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 YOK find?
L5 YOK passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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