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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 3,222 cc

N5 LDSMOT history

N5 LDS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

N5 LDS silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,879 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LDS was last recorded at 80,879 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,392 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,487 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,879 miles
  • 2024 – 76,392 miles
  • 2023 – 72,048 miles
  • 2022 – 67,634 miles
  • 2021 – 62,575 miles
  • 2020 – 56,296 miles
  • 2019 – 50,074 miles
  • 2018 – 43,686 miles
  • 2017 – 37,979 miles
  • 2016 – 35,910 miles
  • 2015 – 35,353 miles
  • 2014 – 33,188 miles
  • 2013 – 26,160 miles
  • 2012 – 18,381 miles
  • 2011 – 11,886 miles
  • 2010 – 6,338 miles
  • 2009 – 5,148 miles
  • 2008 – 4,365 miles
  • 2007 – 3,488 miles
  • 2006 – 3,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,879 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    827755948746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,392 miles (+4,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    951682931062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    151582969600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,048 miles (+4,414)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    688358653329
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,634 miles (+5,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    155804355141
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake dust shields coming loose
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    882142083570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,575 miles (+6,279)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    162786335652
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    377593135151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  9. Fail56,296 miles (+6,222)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,296 miles
    Test number
    694139860844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  10. Pass50,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    520918366693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail50,073 miles (+6,387)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    871544742857
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,686 miles (+5,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    993476983824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  13. Pass37,979 miles (+2,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,979 miles
    Test number
    705827911606
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting broken

  14. Pass35,910 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,910 miles
    Test number
    872458688367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass35,353 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    858272470889
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  16. Fail33,188 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    475197154331
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,188 miles (+7,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    817197054310
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass26,160 miles (+7,779)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    968502853343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass18,381 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,381 miles
    Test number
    889182452395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,886 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,886 miles
    Test number
    608586941386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,338 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    6,338 miles
    Test number
    440596050346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,148 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    5,148 miles
    Test number
    121347859321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,365 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    4,365 miles
    Test number
    493864458324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,488 miles (+473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    3,488 miles
    Test number
    964009447315
    • NoteUnderside of car is covered in unable to inspect pipes and floor of car.

  25. Pass3,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,015 miles
    Test number
    553414656373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 LDS

Does N5 LDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LDS is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N5 LDS?
The MOT on N5 LDS is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LDS done?
N5 LDS was recorded at 80,879 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has N5 LDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LDS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on N5 LDS 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 N5 LDS find?
N5 LDS passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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