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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

V5 BRJMOT history

V5 BRJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V5 BRJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,086 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BRJ was last recorded at 114,086 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,086 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,086 miles
  • 2025 – 110,611 miles
  • 2024 – 105,453 miles
  • 2023 – 101,434 miles
  • 2022 – 96,640 miles
  • 2021 – 93,633 miles
  • 2020 – 91,174 miles
  • 2019 – 85,755 miles
  • 2018 – 79,864 miles
  • 2017 – 72,883 miles
  • 2016 – 66,399 miles
  • 2015 – 60,604 miles
  • 2013 – 54,627 miles
  • 2012 – 38,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,086 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction arm bushes deteriorated / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split , requires replacing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,086 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,086 miles
    Test number
    661251964783
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail114,086 miles (+3,475)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,086 miles
    Test number
    300580130712
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded / covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,611 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    136913829705
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction arm bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split , requires replacing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail110,611 miles (+5,158)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    257484932576
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction arm bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split , requires replacing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass105,453 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    720298592400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass101,434 miles (+4,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    120140027342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling deteriorated

  7. Pass96,640 miles (+3,007)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    503705524166
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling deteriorated

  8. Pass93,633 miles (+2,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    160888372331
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four have slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear are approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft coupling is deteriated

  9. Pass91,174 miles (+5,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    707977248568
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling is deteriorated

  10. Pass85,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    599056761091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wearing thin keep an eye
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  11. Fail85,755 miles (+5,891)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    803450746553
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wearing thin keep an eye
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  12. Pass79,864 miles (+6,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,864 miles
    Test number
    376547458243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass72,883 miles (+6,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,883 miles
    Test number
    727958577681
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNO EMISSIONS DETECTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,399 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    590607401978
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,604 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    336086515025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,627 miles (+8,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    295064663315
    • NoteNo Emissions detected

  17. Pass46,289 miles (+8,053)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    929975713099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNO EMISSIONS DETECTED

  18. Pass38,236 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    575873822050
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V5 BRJ

Does V5 BRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BRJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BRJ?
The MOT on V5 BRJ is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BRJ done?
V5 BRJ was recorded at 114,086 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has V5 BRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BRJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 BRJ 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 V5 BRJ find?
V5 BRJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush cracking, and 4 more.

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