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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S5 PAPMOT history

S5 PAP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 227,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S5 PAP black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
227,105 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PAP was last recorded at 227,105 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,821 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,284 miles
Average per year
11,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,105 miles
  • 2025 – 217,821 miles
  • 2024 – 206,856 miles
  • 2023 – 198,323 miles
  • 2022 – 188,559 miles
  • 2021 – 179,142 miles
  • 2020 – 170,245 miles
  • 2019 – 154,516 miles
  • 2018 – 143,603 miles
  • 2017 – 129,968 miles
  • 2016 – 114,213 miles
  • 2015 – 101,890 miles
  • 2014 – 101,889 miles
  • 2013 – 89,542 miles
  • 2012 – 78,252 miles
  • 2011 – 64,715 miles
  • 2010 – 49,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,105 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,105 miles (+9,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    227,105 miles
    Test number
    428034746608
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,821 miles (+10,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    217,821 miles
    Test number
    935221731205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,856 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    206,856 miles
    Test number
    506691803910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,323 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,323 miles
    Test number
    577879601857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,184 miles (+9,625)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,184 miles
    Test number
    632100477563
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,559 miles (+9,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,559 miles
    Test number
    830555974044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,142 miles
    Test number
    282771850666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,142 miles (+8,897)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,142 miles
    Test number
    485415145519
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass170,245 miles (+15,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,245 miles
    Test number
    214351588779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components & brake pipes for inspection

  10. Pass154,516 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,516 miles
    Test number
    719075175198
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Fail154,516 miles (+10,913)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,516 miles
    Test number
    448258067156
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass143,603 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    620226320199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail143,603 miles (+13,635)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    224603377439
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass129,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    119950064168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail129,968 miles (+15,755)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    665573799621
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass114,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    276929998399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,213 miles (+12,323)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    131366855196
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front thrust arm bush splitting

  18. Pass101,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,890 miles
    Test number
    588652505051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,889 miles (+12,347)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    786757554334
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

  20. Pass89,542 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,542 miles
    Test number
    638043453356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,450 miles (+11,198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    666022253394
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass78,252 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    417755652365
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  23. Fail78,251 miles (+9,220)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    209494552389
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  24. Pass69,031 miles (+4,316)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    126643792059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edge

  25. Fail64,715 miles (+15,586)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    137478341363
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing close to tread indicators

  26. Pass49,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    433692640458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 PAP

Does S5 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 PAP is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 PAP?
The MOT on S5 PAP is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 PAP done?
S5 PAP was recorded at 227,105 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,744 miles a year.
Has S5 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PAP has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 PAP 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 PAP find?
S5 PAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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