Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc
S5 JFVMOT history
S5 JFV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 24 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 244,011 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 24 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 JFV
- 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
- 4 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 JFV was last recorded at 244,011 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 9,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 May 2013: 145,351 miles, lower than 150,999 miles on 25 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 234,205 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,806 miles
- Average per year
- 10,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 244,011 miles
- 2024 – 234,205 miles
- 2023 – 227,400 miles
- 2022 – 212,250 miles
- 2021 – 210,383 miles
- 2020 – 208,300 miles
- 2019 – 202,314 miles
- 2018 – 198,481 miles
- 2017 – 191,033 miles
- 2016 – 177,759 miles
- 2015 – 170,363 miles
- 2014 – 164,772 miles
- 2013 – 145,351 miles
- 2012 – 150,999 miles
- 2011 – 143,176 miles
- 2010 – 135,352 miles
- 2009 – 122,500 miles
- 2008 – 111,867 miles
- 2007 – 105,418 miles
- 2006 – 72,756 miles
- 2005 – 39,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,011 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,011 miles (+9,806)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 244,011 miles
- Test number
- 459173673061
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass234,205 miles (+6,805)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 234,205 miles
- Test number
- 985232641239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,400 miles (+12)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 227,400 miles
- Test number
- 325170921813
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail227,388 miles (+98)1 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,388 miles
- Test number
- 711763481495
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail227,290 miles (+15,040)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,290 miles
- Test number
- 295101307666
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass212,250 miles (+1,867)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 212,250 miles
- Test number
- 468011104317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,383 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 210,383 miles
- Test number
- 984755247052
- AdvisoryNearside Front rubber hose outer casing split
Pass208,300 miles (+5,986)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 208,300 miles
- Test number
- 577137110822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,314 miles (+3,833)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 202,314 miles
- Test number
- 597817648250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,481 miles (+7,448)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 198,481 miles
- Test number
- 829311190855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,033 miles (+4,540)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 191,033 miles
- Test number
- 565320689897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass186,493 miles (+8,734)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 186,493 miles
- Test number
- 645139672252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,759 miles (+7,396)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 177,759 miles
- Test number
- 195654240408
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn seriously on inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn seriously on inner edge 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass170,363 miles (+5,591)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 170,363 miles
- Test number
- 738758945105
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass164,772 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 164,772 miles
- Test number
- 935668844104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/F Tyre has been run flat
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail164,772 miles (+19,421)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,772 miles
- Test number
- 257918744131
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S/F Tyre has been run flat
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass145,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 145,351 miles
- Test number
- 899972043184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,351 miles (-5,648)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,351 miles
- Test number
- 466342843105
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass150,999 miles (+7,823)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 150,999 miles
- Test number
- 655276742145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
- NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass143,176 miles (+7,824)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 143,176 miles
- Test number
- 969880541105
- NoteFRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING CORRECTLY
- NoteSLIGHT MOVMENT O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Pass135,352 miles (+12,852)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 135,352 miles
- Test number
- 234612750477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,500 miles (+10,633)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 122,500 miles
- Test number
- 821205629106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,867 miles (+6,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 111,867 miles
- Test number
- 200047358450
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,418 miles (+17,062)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 105,418 miles
- Test number
- 481500447377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteO/s/f tyre slow punture
Pass88,356 miles (+15,600)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 88,356 miles
- Test number
- 562226957129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,756 miles (+18,889)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 72,756 miles
- Test number
- 490110246450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,867 miles (+13,997)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 53,867 miles
- Test number
- 574960356100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 730394335380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 JFV
- Does S5 JFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 JFV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S5 JFV?
- The MOT on S5 JFV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 JFV done?
- S5 JFV was recorded at 244,011 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 10,201 miles a year.
- Has S5 JFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 JFV has failed 4 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on S5 JFV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S5 JFV find?
- S5 JFV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects: headlamp lens slightly defective; offside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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