
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc
M5 GBDMOT history
M5 GBD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 108,768 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,455 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 GBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 21 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 GBD was last recorded at 108,768 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 102,238 miles · 22 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,530 miles
- Average per year
- 5,455 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 108,768 miles
- 2022 – 102,238 miles
- 2021 – 96,650 miles
- 2020 – 94,054 miles
- 2019 – 86,299 miles
- 2018 – 79,186 miles
- 2017 – 73,995 miles
- 2016 – 68,760 miles
- 2015 – 63,095 miles
- 2014 – 57,406 miles
- 2013 – 52,433 miles
- 2012 – 47,170 miles
- 2011 – 41,540 miles
- 2010 – 37,946 miles
- 2009 – 33,573 miles
- 2008 – 28,312 miles
- 2007 – 21,433 miles
- 2006 – 15,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,768 miles (+6,530)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 108,768 miles
- Test number
- 563474849110
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,238 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,238 miles
- Test number
- 548402307832
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail102,236 miles (+5,586)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,236 miles
- Test number
- 340469981725
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,650 miles (+2,596)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 96,650 miles
- Test number
- 902414013246
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,054 miles (+7,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,054 miles
- Test number
- 159231069190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,299 miles (+7,113)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 86,299 miles
- Test number
- 988713784784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,186 miles (+5,191)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,186 miles
- Test number
- 945074672596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,995 miles (+5,235)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,995 miles
- Test number
- 689561509997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,760 miles
- Test number
- 919018625595
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail68,758 miles (+5,663)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,758 miles
- Test number
- 803743151330
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,095 miles (+5,689)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,095 miles
- Test number
- 116122345025
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,406 miles (+4,973)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,406 miles
- Test number
- 639366554067
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,433 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 52,433 miles
- Test number
- 795941953082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,170 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,170 miles
- Test number
- 897907442073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,540 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 41,540 miles
- Test number
- 635217341091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,946 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 37,946 miles
- Test number
- 821118940006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,573 miles (+5,261)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,573 miles
- Test number
- 262814859081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,312 miles (+6,879)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,312 miles
- Test number
- 270428458040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,433 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 21,433 miles
- Test number
- 900726947019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,433 miles (+5,448)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,433 miles
- Test number
- 392376747051
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass15,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 15,985 miles
- Test number
- 732049876046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 GBD
- Does M5 GBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 GBD expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 GBD?
- The MOT on M5 GBD expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 GBD done?
- M5 GBD was recorded at 108,768 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
- Has M5 GBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 GBD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on M5 GBD 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 M5 GBD find?
- M5 GBD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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