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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,950 cc

L5 YPAMOT history

L5 YPA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L5 YPA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,501 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YPA was last recorded at 103,501 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 13,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,272 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,229 miles
Average per year
8,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,501 miles
  • 2025 – 90,272 miles
  • 2024 – 84,021 miles
  • 2023 – 74,294 miles
  • 2022 – 58,170 miles
  • 2021 – 54,534 miles
  • 2020 – 44,741 miles
  • 2018 – 38,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,501 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,501 miles (+13,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,501 miles
    Test number
    146104295844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,272 miles
    Test number
    360125427730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,272 miles (+6,251)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,272 miles
    Test number
    948531436979
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,021 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    199142364263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,294 miles (+16,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,294 miles
    Test number
    925865818606
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,170 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    558402059802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,534 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    156092005789
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail54,532 miles (+9,791)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    732842645294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass44,741 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,741 miles
    Test number
    527289544576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,574 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,574 miles
    Test number
    610428556625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,543 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    337463428390
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass36,460 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,460 km
    Test number
    872010946722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 YPA

Does L5 YPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YPA is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YPA?
The MOT on L5 YPA is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YPA done?
L5 YPA was recorded at 103,501 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,624 miles a year.
Has L5 YPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YPA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 YPA 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 YPA find?
L5 YPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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