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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V5 LSAMOT history

V5 LSA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

V5 LSA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,417 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LSA was last recorded at 82,417 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,415 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,417 miles
  • 2025 – 81,538 miles
  • 2023 – 78,826 miles
  • 2022 – 76,421 miles
  • 2021 – 62,659 miles
  • 2019 – 55,223 miles
  • 2018 – 46,960 miles
  • 2017 – 37,127 miles
  • 2015 – 21,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,417 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,417 miles
    Test number
    624939210169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,415 miles (+877)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    585158675828
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass81,538 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    205918271663
    • AdvisoryNearside inner track rod ball joint has play
  4. Pass78,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    152123057417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,826 miles (+2,405)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    161442705637
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,421 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    888680896117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    975764876023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,151 miles (+6,492)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    855641606142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass62,659 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    891937446061
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass55,223 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    531956935709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,960 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    459847074970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,127 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,127 miles
    Test number
    460557049817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,880 miles (+12,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,880 miles
    Test number
    732376115324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,779 miles
    Test number
    924791059668
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside led day running lamp (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about V5 LSA

Does V5 LSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LSA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LSA?
The MOT on V5 LSA is valid until 18 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 LSA done?
V5 LSA was recorded at 82,417 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,858 miles a year.
Has V5 LSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LSA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 LSA 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 LSA find?
V5 LSA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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