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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

S5 JLVMOT history

S5 JLV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

S5 JLV silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
138,238 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 JLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 JLV was last recorded at 138,238 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,341 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
7,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 138,238 miles
  • 2020 – 135,341 miles
  • 2019 – 133,800 miles
  • 2017 – 113,076 miles
  • 2016 – 98,357 miles
  • 2015 – 85,370 miles
  • 2014 – 76,500 miles
  • 2013 – 64,865 miles
  • 2012 – 52,020 miles
  • 2011 – 49,056 miles
  • 2010 – 45,990 miles
  • 2009 – 42,651 miles
  • 2008 – 37,927 miles
  • 2007 – 31,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,238 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    950196689735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,238 miles (+2,897)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    810108769512
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,341 miles (+1,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    776348846063
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    337709753132
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  5. Fail133,800 miles (+12,201)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,800 miles
    Test number
    877531962048
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  6. Pass121,599 miles (+8,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    707324673117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    905265071519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail113,076 miles (+14,719)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,076 miles
    Test number
    685127656613
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass98,357 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    578222398420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail98,279 miles (+12,909)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    423854131896
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass85,370 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    291418695944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,359 miles (+8,859)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,359 miles
    Test number
    726193295846
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    829843654252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,500 miles (+11,635)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    928342354277
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass64,865 miles (+12,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    647835133204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,020 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    675355832268
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn and perished on outer edge

  17. Fail52,020 miles (+2,964)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,020 miles
    Test number
    879475932282
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn and perished on outer edge

  18. Pass49,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    517693121218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,056 miles (+3,066)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,056 miles
    Test number
    678033421202
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass45,990 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    190211430261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,651 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,651 miles
    Test number
    783547739285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,927 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    303292958401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,903 miles
    Test number
    654163227103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 JLV

Does S5 JLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 JLV expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 JLV?
The MOT on S5 JLV expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 JLV done?
S5 JLV was recorded at 138,238 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 7,275 miles a year.
Has S5 JLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 JLV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S5 JLV 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 JLV find?
S5 JLV passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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