Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,199 cc
N5 PRRMOT history
N5 PRR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2026
- Mileage
- 99,901 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 PRR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Jan 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 PRR was last recorded at 99,901 miles on 23 May 2025, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,633 miles · 12 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,268 miles
- Average per year
- 2,194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,901 miles
- 2024 – 97,633 miles
- 2023 – 96,407 miles
- 2022 – 94,058 miles
- 2021 – 92,638 miles
- 2020 – 92,352 miles
- 2019 – 90,006 miles
- 2017 – 86,162 miles
- 2016 – 84,562 miles
- 2012 – 76,876 miles
- 2011 – 69,674 miles
- 2010 – 62,831 miles
- 2008 – 61,395 miles
- 2006 – 58,122 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,901 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
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.
Underbody has general corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,901 miles (+2,268)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 99,901 miles
- Test number
- 392396623986
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion
Pass97,633 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 97,633 miles
- Test number
- 364813531716
- AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion
Pass96,407 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 96,407 miles
- Test number
- 976012187845
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion
Pass94,058 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 94,058 miles
- Test number
- 381474442212
- AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion
Pass92,638 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 92,638 miles
- Test number
- 152366153312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,352 miles (+2,346)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,352 miles
- Test number
- 665981693876
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,006 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 90,006 miles
- Test number
- 413533000681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,162 miles (+1,600)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 86,162 miles
- Test number
- 638007453734
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFuel cap slight perish
- AdvisorySmell of fuel underneath fuel pump but see no leak
Pass84,562 miles (+7,686)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,562 miles
- Test number
- 224157090648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,876 miles (+2)8 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 76,876 miles
- Test number
- 368031892219
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion to front inner wings
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront bumper loose
- NoteFront wiper blade
- NoteFuel pipe corroded
- NoteOil leak at rear diff area
Fail76,874 miles (+7,200)5 failures8 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,874 miles
- Test number
- 349000492274
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront bumper loose
- NoteFront wiper blade
- NoteFuel pipe corroded
- NoteOil leak at rear diff area
Pass69,674 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 69,674 miles
- Test number
- 148791191229
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail69,674 miles (+6,843)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,674 miles
- Test number
- 695513781232
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass62,831 miles (+1,436)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 62,831 miles
- Test number
- 643505220269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,395 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 61,395 miles
- Test number
- 511300568001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,394 miles (+1)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,394 miles
- Test number
- 960820168093
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,393 miles (+3,271)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,393 miles
- Test number
- 542303748057
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 58,122 miles
- Test number
- 210278926403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,122 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,122 miles
- Test number
- 660408026189
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about N5 PRR
- Does N5 PRR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 PRR expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 PRR?
- The MOT on N5 PRR expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 PRR done?
- N5 PRR was recorded at 99,901 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,194 miles a year.
- Has N5 PRR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 PRR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2012.
- Has the mileage on N5 PRR 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 PRR find?
- N5 PRR passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; underbody general corrosion.
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