Mercedes-Benz E
Green and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 5,439 cc
S5 MERMOT history
S5 MER is a green and black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 39,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 39,361 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 MER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Green and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 MER was last recorded at 39,361 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 39,361 miles · 19 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 39,361 miles
- 2023 – 38,786 miles
- 2022 – 37,935 miles
- 2021 – 35,608 miles
- 2019 – 35,215 miles
- 2018 – 33,862 miles
- 2017 – 31,439 miles
- 2016 – 29,863 miles
- 2015 – 29,641 miles
- 2006 – 29,459 miles
- 2005 – 28,333 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,361 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,361 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 39,361 miles
- Test number
- 346408847538
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail39,361 miles (+575)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,361 miles
- Test number
- 935391367297
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass38,786 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 38,786 miles
- Test number
- 136192339195
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail38,786 miles (+14)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,786 miles
- Test number
- 477606547992
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail38,772 miles (+837)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,772 miles
- Test number
- 251762947403
- MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect NOT THE RIGTH NUMBER PLATE 55MER (0.1 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect NOT THE RIGTH PLATE (0.1 (c))
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Pass37,935 miles (+2,327)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 37,935 miles
- Test number
- 198217399104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,608 miles (+393)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 35,608 miles
- Test number
- 872357061160
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolored slightly. (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,215 miles (+1,353)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,215 miles
- Test number
- 559046464687
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass33,862 miles (+2,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 33,862 miles
- Test number
- 999661691266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass31,439 miles (+1,576)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 31,439 miles
- Test number
- 349104244311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,863 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,863 miles
- Test number
- 111346540069
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Pass29,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 29,641 miles
- Test number
- 171407378723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,641 miles (+182)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,641 miles
- Test number
- 853303337009
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass29,459 miles (+1,126)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 29,459 miles
- Test number
- 204371676110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 28,333 miles
- Test number
- 303480985147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 MER
- Does S5 MER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S5 MER expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S5 MER?
- The MOT on S5 MER expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S5 MER done?
- S5 MER was recorded at 39,361 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 569 miles a year.
- Has S5 MER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 MER has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S5 MER 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 MER find?
- S5 MER passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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