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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

SEC 5MOT history

SEC 5 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

SEC 5 black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,604 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SEC 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SEC 5 was last recorded at 47,604 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,420 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,604 miles
  • 2025 – 46,420 miles
  • 2024 – 45,304 miles
  • 2023 – 43,615 miles
  • 2022 – 39,629 miles
  • 2021 – 36,818 miles
  • 2020 – 34,219 miles
  • 2019 – 32,192 miles
  • 2018 – 27,653 miles
  • 2017 – 23,984 miles
  • 2016 – 19,249 miles
  • 2015 – 14,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,604 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,604 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    934723165134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,420 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    366077767522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,304 miles (+1,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    381866499444
    • 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))
  4. Pass43,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    160541361081
    • 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))
  5. Fail43,614 miles (+3,985)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    281287591920
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass39,629 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    717566218447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,626 miles (+2,808)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    401797493965
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass36,818 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    552708821064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass34,219 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    168220053335
    • 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. Pass32,192 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    173921606883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,653 miles (+3,669)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,653 miles
    Test number
    270466977028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass23,984 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,984 miles
    Test number
    916547044909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,249 miles (+4,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,249 miles
    Test number
    888813608004
    • 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)
  14. Pass14,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,750 miles
    Test number
    293812458550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SEC 5

What vehicle is registration SEC 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SEC 5 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Oct 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SEC 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SEC 5 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SEC 5?
The MOT on SEC 5 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SEC 5 done?
SEC 5 was recorded at 47,604 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has SEC 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SEC 5 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on SEC 5 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 SEC 5 find?
SEC 5 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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