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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

T5 RTBMOT history

T5 RTB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,077 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RTB was last recorded at 119,077 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,642 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,435 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,077 miles
  • 2024 – 114,642 miles
  • 2023 – 107,198 miles
  • 2022 – 98,772 miles
  • 2021 – 90,982 miles
  • 2020 – 85,359 miles
  • 2019 – 81,635 miles
  • 2018 – 71,675 miles
  • 2017 – 66,102 miles
  • 2016 – 54,315 miles
  • 2015 – 42,009 miles
  • 2014 – 28,014 miles
  • 2013 – 27,876 miles
  • 2012 – 26,578 miles
  • 2011 – 24,435 miles
  • 2010 – 22,298 miles
  • 2009 – 20,454 miles
  • 2008 – 18,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,077 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,077 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,077 miles
    Test number
    956686865902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,642 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,642 miles
    Test number
    784672633657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,198 miles
    Test number
    788999175638
    • 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))

  4. Fail107,198 miles (+8,426)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,198 miles
    Test number
    618307949423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,772 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    353994956577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,772 miles (+7,790)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    698429762304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,982 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    678154776243
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Flog/driving lamp lens is cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail90,982 miles (+5,623)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,982 miles
    Test number
    632268009598
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on - Code 2527 - cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Flog/driving lamp lens is cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,359 miles
    Test number
    234054885429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,356 miles (+3,721)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    560655102422
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,635 miles (+9,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    512500820807
    • AdvisoryMil light is on

  12. Pass71,675 miles (+5,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,675 miles
    Test number
    355328031644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Pass66,102 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    430463211590
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail66,099 miles (+4,206)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,099 miles
    Test number
    141027922053
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass61,893 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    271734536992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,315 miles (+12,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,315 miles
    Test number
    849922950262
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view

  17. Pass42,009 miles (+13,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    508253565061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,014 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,014 miles
    Test number
    118130794017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,876 miles (+1,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    179423333382
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,578 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    426655142456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,570 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    235209832367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,435 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,435 miles
    Test number
    496579321318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,298 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    780059320350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,454 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,454 miles
    Test number
    181991439313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,137 miles
    Test number
    384383848317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RTB

Does T5 RTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RTB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 RTB?
The MOT on T5 RTB is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RTB done?
T5 RTB was recorded at 119,077 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has T5 RTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RTB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 RTB 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 RTB find?
T5 RTB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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