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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

R5 LYOMOT history

R5 LYO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

R5 LYO silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,245 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LYO was last recorded at 40,245 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,831 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
2,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,245 miles
  • 2024 – 39,831 miles
  • 2023 – 39,408 miles
  • 2022 – 38,723 miles
  • 2021 – 37,253 miles
  • 2020 – 35,961 miles
  • 2019 – 33,399 miles
  • 2018 – 30,607 miles
  • 2017 – 27,246 miles
  • 2016 – 24,489 miles
  • 2015 – 21,868 miles
  • 2014 – 19,425 miles
  • 2013 – 16,742 miles
  • 2012 – 13,345 miles
  • 2011 – 6,498 miles
  • 2010 – 1,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,245 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,245 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    531437944303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,831 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    484220628844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,408 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    757899975242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,723 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    38,723 miles
    Test number
    219778305554
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass37,253 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    268334324559
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass35,961 miles (+2,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    737560893121
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear exhaust
  7. Pass33,399 miles (+2,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,399 miles
    Test number
    539081074528
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrosion
  8. Pass30,607 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    930520712386
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear exhaust
  9. Pass27,246 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    416309638961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,489 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,489 miles
    Test number
    394649786493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,868 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    831536908108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,425 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,425 miles
    Test number
    609298964209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,742 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,742 miles
    Test number
    357877853221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,345 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,345 miles
    Test number
    886461002209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    6,498 miles
    Test number
    479597911143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail6,498 miles (+4,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,498 miles
    Test number
    498697011155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass1,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    1,773 miles
    Test number
    240052310104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LYO

Does R5 LYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LYO is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R5 LYO?
The MOT on R5 LYO is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LYO done?
R5 LYO was recorded at 40,245 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,469 miles a year.
Has R5 LYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LYO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on R5 LYO 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 R5 LYO find?
R5 LYO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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