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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 3,222 cc

S5 TCFMOT history

S5 TCF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S5 TCF silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,408 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,222 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 TCF was last recorded at 157,408 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,385 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,408 miles
  • 2025 – 157,385 miles
  • 2023 – 154,955 miles
  • 2022 – 144,729 miles
  • 2021 – 123,692 miles
  • 2020 – 106,534 miles
  • 2019 – 101,485 miles
  • 2018 – 98,680 miles
  • 2017 – 95,499 miles
  • 2016 – 92,099 miles
  • 2015 – 88,097 miles
  • 2014 – 83,397 miles
  • 2013 – 78,019 miles
  • 2012 – 73,186 miles
  • 2011 – 67,422 miles
  • 2010 – 62,047 miles
  • 2009 – 55,880 miles
  • 2008 – 49,730 miles
  • 2007 – 43,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,408 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,408 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,408 miles
    Test number
    887527790461
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass157,385 miles (+2,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,385 miles
    Test number
    548813163902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass154,955 miles (+20)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,955 miles
    Test number
    107340788400
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail154,935 miles (+10,206)7 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,935 miles
    Test number
    778185219949
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,729 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    710697064253
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,729 miles (+21,037)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    357907220434
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,692 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    581539346608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,692 miles (+17,158)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    463884729137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,534 miles (+5,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    735723296390
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,485 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    166220683392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,680 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    520899060940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,499 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,499 miles
    Test number
    642149495833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,099 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,099 miles
    Test number
    443474434894
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail92,098 miles (+4,001)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    197374072758
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass88,097 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    930720917101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,397 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    418267384269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,019 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    959297683237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,186 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    157544702315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,422 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,422 miles
    Test number
    297474481211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,047 miles (+6,167)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    733218590273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn very low on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on edges

  21. Pass55,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    263597809371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,880 miles (+6,150)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    510346709364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,730 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    364734198230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,365 miles
    Test number
    252708197232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S5 TCF

Does S5 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 TCF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 TCF?
The MOT on S5 TCF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 TCF done?
S5 TCF was recorded at 157,408 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,006 miles a year.
Has S5 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 TCF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 TCF 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 TCF find?
S5 TCF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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