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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

S5 CSLMOT history

S5 CSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S5 CSL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,608 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 CSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 CSL was last recorded at 111,608 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,674 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,934 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,608 miles
  • 2025 – 109,674 miles
  • 2024 – 107,390 miles
  • 2023 – 105,797 miles
  • 2022 – 104,818 miles
  • 2021 – 103,781 miles
  • 2012 – 102,178 miles
  • 2011 – 99,535 miles
  • 2010 – 97,103 miles
  • 2009 – 93,112 miles
  • 2008 – 89,272 miles
  • 2007 – 84,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,608 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,608 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    785469432035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,674 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,674 miles
    Test number
    984649647096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,390 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,390 miles
    Test number
    815321082688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,797 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    670307853957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,818 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,818 miles
    Test number
    292627663351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,781 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    698088788460
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail103,780 miles (+1)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    331880114164
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail103,779 miles (+1,601)6 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    198985165435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spltiting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass102,178 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    675846252236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail102,178 miles (+2,643)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    519176352203
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass99,535 miles (+2,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    99,535 miles
    Test number
    106248641264
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass97,103 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,103 miles
    Test number
    814395010258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass93,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,112 miles
    Test number
    701701799160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,108 miles (+3,836)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    293941199414
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear suspension pipes corroded
  15. Pass89,272 miles (+4,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    320985858121
    • NoteAdvise nearside handbrake effort low
  16. Pass84,835 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    794616137059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,764 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    663980737092
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S5 CSL

Does S5 CSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 CSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 CSL?
The MOT on S5 CSL is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 CSL done?
S5 CSL was recorded at 111,608 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has S5 CSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 CSL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 CSL 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 S5 CSL find?
S5 CSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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