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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S5 MALMOT history

S5 MAL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 44,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S5 MAL silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,414 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MAL was last recorded at 44,414 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,441 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,973 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,414 miles
  • 2024 – 37,441 miles
  • 2023 – 30,774 miles
  • 2022 – 23,616 miles
  • 2021 – 19,851 miles
  • 2020 – 18,383 miles
  • 2019 – 14,827 miles
  • 2018 – 12,386 miles
  • 2017 – 9,528 miles
  • 2016 – 7,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,414 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Emissions too clean to measure a reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,414 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    245413239357
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass37,441 miles (+6,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,441 miles
    Test number
    147244914055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass30,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    982242389212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,774 miles (+7,158)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    375377114884
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass23,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    160406024236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,616 miles (+3,765)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    518015564173
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass19,851 miles (+1,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    19,851 miles
    Test number
    907653776929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal requirement of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass18,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    18,383 miles
    Test number
    155467670308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail18,383 miles (+3,556)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,383 miles
    Test number
    672288045109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
  10. Pass14,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,827 miles
    Test number
    178511935734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,827 miles (+2,441)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,827 miles
    Test number
    440822698474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass12,386 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,386 miles
    Test number
    683260126745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,528 miles (+2,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,528 miles
    Test number
    719284393749
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to measure a reading
  14. Pass7,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    7,137 miles
    Test number
    861777104133
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to measure a reading

Questions about S5 MAL

Does S5 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MAL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 MAL?
The MOT on S5 MAL is valid until 14 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 MAL done?
S5 MAL was recorded at 44,414 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has S5 MAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MAL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 MAL 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 MAL find?
S5 MAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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