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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S5 MJYMOT history

S5 MJY is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 217,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

S5 MJY silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
217,981 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MJY was last recorded at 217,981 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,745 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,236 miles
Average per year
13,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,981 miles
  • 2025 – 212,745 miles
  • 2023 – 200,385 miles
  • 2022 – 195,866 miles
  • 2021 – 191,112 miles
  • 2019 – 186,502 miles
  • 2018 – 175,766 miles
  • 2017 – 167,131 miles
  • 2016 – 160,006 miles
  • 2015 – 119,117 miles
  • 2014 – 82,430 miles
  • 2013 – 41,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,981 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    217,981 miles
    Test number
    693217305323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass212,745 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    212,745 miles
    Test number
    382453148538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail212,725 miles1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,725 miles
    Test number
    816336667439
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass331,253 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    331,253 km
    Test number
    725441978803
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail331,253 km1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,253 km
    Test number
    547931632871
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass200,385 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    200,385 miles
    Test number
    977288953688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass195,866 miles (+4,754)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,866 miles
    Test number
    699490667143
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass191,112 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    191,112 miles
    Test number
    701304445321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass186,502 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    186,502 miles
    Test number
    741204526975
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail186,497 miles (+10,731)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,497 miles
    Test number
    875342292923
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass175,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    175,766 miles
    Test number
    397742844732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
  12. Fail175,766 miles (+8,635)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,766 miles
    Test number
    565176232108
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
  13. Pass167,131 miles (+7,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,131 miles
    Test number
    212119111773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass160,006 miles (+40,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,006 miles
    Test number
    599436376378
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass119,117 miles (+36,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    144574162774
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges!
  16. Pass82,430 miles (+40,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,430 miles
    Test number
    959457994221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,958 miles
    Test number
    377978893489
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 MJY

Does S5 MJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MJY is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MJY?
The MOT on S5 MJY is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MJY done?
S5 MJY was recorded at 217,981 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 13,874 miles a year.
Has S5 MJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MJY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 MJY 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 MJY find?
S5 MJY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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