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Mercedes-Benz E

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,199 cc

M5 PWEMOT history

M5 PWE is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 27 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

M5 PWE green Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
150,369 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
27 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PWE was last recorded at 150,369 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 2,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,025 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,344 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,369 miles
  • 2022 – 148,025 miles
  • 2021 – 147,464 miles
  • 2020 – 145,916 miles
  • 2019 – 143,878 miles
  • 2018 – 140,929 miles
  • 2017 – 137,286 miles
  • 2016 – 134,551 miles
  • 2015 – 129,946 miles
  • 2014 – 125,003 miles
  • 2013 – 120,170 miles
  • 2012 – 114,648 miles
  • 2011 – 110,489 miles
  • 2010 – 104,978 miles
  • 2009 – 94,520 miles
  • 2008 – 83,880 miles
  • 2007 – 71,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,369 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear stain marks suggest fuel has leaked from filter area onto cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,369 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    492493820108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass148,025 miles (+561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    649934721753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass147,464 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    251302416596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,916 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,916 miles
    Test number
    231249612563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Fail145,889 miles (+2,011)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,889 miles
    Test number
    975671525278
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass143,878 miles (+2,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    143,878 miles
    Test number
    494156503083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass140,929 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    516802742627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stain marks suggest fuel has leaked from filter area onto cover
  8. Fail140,673 miles (+3,387)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    935579516408
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring turret where it joins the inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear stain marks suggest fuel has leaked from filter area onto cover
  9. Pass137,286 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    170062708708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,551 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    368630363949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,946 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,946 miles
    Test number
    949849895054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Pass125,003 miles (+4,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    676657994049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass120,170 miles (+5,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,170 miles
    Test number
    988069193012
    • NoteWindscreen chipped in zone A, too low for the drivers view of the road.
  14. Pass114,648 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,648 miles
    Test number
    819292102165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,489 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,489 miles
    Test number
    577348691004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    153859690431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,978 miles (+10,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,978 miles
    Test number
    510949790040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass94,520 miles (+10,640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    654488069024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,880 miles (+11,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    151627968434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,916 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    660528167027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,537 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    584847857080
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS VERY LOW. (advice only)

Questions about M5 PWE

Does M5 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PWE expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PWE?
The MOT on M5 PWE expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PWE done?
M5 PWE was recorded at 150,369 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has M5 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PWE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on M5 PWE 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 PWE find?
M5 PWE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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