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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

T5 JKLMOT history

T5 JKL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
165,444 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 JKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 JKL was last recorded at 165,444 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 4,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,235 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,209 miles
Average per year
8,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,444 miles
  • 2025 – 161,235 miles
  • 2024 – 155,856 miles
  • 2023 – 148,893 miles
  • 2022 – 142,760 miles
  • 2021 – 138,734 miles
  • 2020 – 134,635 miles
  • 2017 – 114,252 miles
  • 2016 – 94,456 miles
  • 2015 – 75,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,444 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Handbrake imbalanced

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,444 miles (+4,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    176775077399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake imbalanced

  2. Pass161,235 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    561123570547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,232 miles (+5,376)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,232 miles
    Test number
    669047408189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,856 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,856 miles
    Test number
    977853094097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,854 miles (+6,961)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,854 miles
    Test number
    888617620604
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,893 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,893 miles
    Test number
    169904448951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance over 30% (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail148,891 miles (+6,131)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,891 miles
    Test number
    976639080370
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance over 30% (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass142,760 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    118391120677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail142,758 miles (+4,024)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    501908885378
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front service brake slight lag in operation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass138,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    788050642459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail138,734 miles (+4,099)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,734 miles
    Test number
    480282284286
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass134,635 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    178913641444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail134,573 miles5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,573 miles
    Test number
    921495868679
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass210,000 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    210,000 km
    Test number
    509339484883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  15. Fail209,994 km (+12,008)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,994 km
    Test number
    584704668008
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  16. Pass197,986 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    197,986 km
    Test number
    521379400225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail197,978 km3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,978 km
    Test number
    872448012352
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass114,252 miles (+19,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,252 miles
    Test number
    324649544465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel has been welded in two places

  19. Pass94,456 miles (+18,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    194934548731
    • AdvisoryBracket loose underneath oil sump of gear box
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass75,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    440741053703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 JKL

Does T5 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 JKL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 JKL?
The MOT on T5 JKL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 JKL done?
T5 JKL was recorded at 165,444 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,166 miles a year.
Has T5 JKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 JKL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 JKL 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 T5 JKL find?
T5 JKL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear light cluster loose; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm, and 1 more.

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