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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

PDV 5MOT history

PDV 5 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

PDV 5 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,534 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDV 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDV 5 was last recorded at 160,534 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,976 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,558 miles
Average per year
10,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,534 miles
  • 2025 – 155,976 miles
  • 2024 – 149,709 miles
  • 2023 – 141,843 miles
  • 2022 – 130,250 miles
  • 2021 – 95,132 miles
  • 2020 – 91,570 miles
  • 2019 – 86,995 miles
  • 2018 – 82,276 miles
  • 2017 – 74,011 miles
  • 2016 – 62,517 miles
  • 2015 – 43,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,534 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,534 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,534 miles
    Test number
    367341522007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,976 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,976 miles
    Test number
    520013561720
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,709 miles (+7,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    968762996561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass141,843 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,843 miles
    Test number
    534339545977
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
  5. Fail141,835 miles (+11,585)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,835 miles
    Test number
    273349103431
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
  6. Pass130,250 miles (+31,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,250 miles
    Test number
    320847182407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,857 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    574502597660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,430 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    577893968769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,132 miles (+3,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    495187284457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass91,570 miles (+4,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    416086433292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass86,995 miles (+4,719)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    839788929379
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass82,276 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    557530571594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,952 miles (+6,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    213556808376
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass74,011 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    517248132386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,517 miles (+19,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    925822847353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass43,386 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    947213265009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about PDV 5

What vehicle is registration PDV 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDV 5 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 5 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PDV 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PDV 5 is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on PDV 5?
The MOT on PDV 5 is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PDV 5 done?
PDV 5 was recorded at 160,534 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 10,343 miles a year.
Has PDV 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDV 5 has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on PDV 5 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 PDV 5 find?
PDV 5 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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