Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
N5 VLBMOT history
N5 VLB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,107 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 179,107 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 VLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,222 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 VLB was last recorded at 179,107 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,107 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,107 miles
- 2024 – 175,690 miles
- 2022 – 165,719 miles
- 2020 – 154,519 miles
- 2019 – 147,865 miles
- 2018 – 137,566 miles
- 2017 – 128,513 miles
- 2016 – 120,710 miles
- 2015 – 108,802 miles
- 2014 – 98,067 miles
- 2013 – 86,932 miles
- 2012 – 76,747 miles
- 2011 – 67,963 miles
- 2010 – 60,294 miles
- 2009 – 49,417 miles
- 2008 – 41,175 miles
- 2007 – 32,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,107 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,107 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 179,107 miles
- Test number
- 412553529424
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail179,107 miles (+3,417)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,107 miles
- Test number
- 269196925410
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,690 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 175,690 miles
- Test number
- 541739184570
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail175,690 miles (+4,651)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,690 miles
- Test number
- 484304140813
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,039 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,039 miles
- Test number
- 449000260296
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,039 miles (+5,320)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,039 miles
- Test number
- 144905891122
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,719 miles (+3,428)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 165,719 miles
- Test number
- 603343471490
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,291 miles (+7,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 162,291 miles
- Test number
- 146383827239
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass154,519 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,519 miles
- Test number
- 676139493569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,490 miles (+6,625)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 154,490 miles
- Test number
- 555558621970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 147,865 miles
- Test number
- 975809363372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,865 miles (+10,299)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,865 miles
- Test number
- 645590093458
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass137,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,566 miles
- Test number
- 403922637949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,566 miles (+9,053)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,566 miles
- Test number
- 805370945968
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass128,513 miles (+7,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 128,513 miles
- Test number
- 464602347354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,710 miles (+11,908)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 120,710 miles
- Test number
- 782267701480
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass108,802 miles (+10,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 108,802 miles
- Test number
- 966832165017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 98,067 miles
- Test number
- 635697164001
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 737916864005
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass86,932 miles (+10,185)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,932 miles
- Test number
- 858559553072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,747 miles (+8,784)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,747 miles
- Test number
- 628443062096
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,963 miles (+7,669)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,963 miles
- Test number
- 386427751081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,294 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 520798550050
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,294 miles (+10,877)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,294 miles
- Test number
- 784538450044
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,417 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,417 miles
- Test number
- 314689259072
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,417 miles (+8,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 49,417 miles
- Test number
- 440709259080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,175 miles
- Test number
- 193460768037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,175 miles (+8,249)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,175 miles
- Test number
- 171090468479
- FailureFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass32,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,926 miles
- Test number
- 690464167072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 VLB
- Does N5 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VLB is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 VLB?
- The MOT on N5 VLB is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 VLB done?
- N5 VLB was recorded at 179,107 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
- Has N5 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 VLB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 VLB 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 VLB find?
- N5 VLB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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