
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
Pass147,464 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 147,464 miles
- Test number
- 251302416596
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass137,286 miles (+2,735)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 137,286 miles
- Test number
- 170062708708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,551 miles (+4,605)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 134,551 miles
- Test number
- 368630363949
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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.
Pass114,648 miles (+4,159)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,648 miles
- Test number
- 819292102165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,489 miles (+5,511)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 110,489 miles
- Test number
- 577348691004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 104,978 miles
- Test number
- 153859690431
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass94,520 miles (+10,640)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 94,520 miles
- Test number
- 654488069024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,880 miles (+11,964)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 83,880 miles
- Test number
- 151627968434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,916 miles (+379)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,916 miles
- Test number
- 660528167027
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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