Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
V5 RKVMOT history
V5 RKV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 107,063 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 RKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 13 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 RKV was last recorded at 107,063 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,062 miles · 30 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,063 miles
- 2025 – 104,151 miles
- 2024 – 95,127 miles
- 2023 – 86,993 miles
- 2022 – 74,840 miles
- 2020 – 69,473 miles
- 2019 – 63,144 miles
- 2018 – 59,699 miles
- 2017 – 56,943 miles
- 2016 – 49,595 miles
- 2015 – 40,802 miles
- 2014 – 29,384 miles
- 2013 – 18,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,063 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,063 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 107,063 miles
- Test number
- 731835534085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail107,062 miles (+2,911)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,062 miles
- Test number
- 624568463404
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass104,151 miles (+9,024)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 104,151 miles
- Test number
- 355422990357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Pass95,127 miles (+1,384)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 95,127 miles
- Test number
- 204062175694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,743 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,743 miles
- Test number
- 200057681502
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail93,731 miles (+27)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,731 miles
- Test number
- 625259412202
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,704 miles (+6,711)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,704 miles
- Test number
- 332398482514
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,993 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 86,993 miles
- Test number
- 863158798908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,992 miles (+12,152)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,992 miles
- Test number
- 839073416371
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Pass74,840 miles (+5,367)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 74,840 miles
- Test number
- 156864851387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,473 miles (+2,669)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,473 miles
- Test number
- 223605845832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 66,804 miles
- Test number
- 383642333234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,804 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,804 miles
- Test number
- 547772953292
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,144 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,144 miles
- Test number
- 432277537608
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail63,131 miles (+3,432)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,131 miles
- Test number
- 577004450622
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,699 miles (+2,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,699 miles
- Test number
- 111326125640
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,943 miles (+7,348)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,943 miles
- Test number
- 824624358983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,595 miles (+8,793)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 49,595 miles
- Test number
- 533654286857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,802 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 40,802 miles
- Test number
- 587443285170
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail40,802 miles (+11,418)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,802 miles
- Test number
- 747823585120
- FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass29,384 miles (+10,551)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 29,384 miles
- Test number
- 726828414255
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 18,833 miles
- Test number
- 607182763235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 RKV
- Does V5 RKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RKV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 RKV?
- The MOT on V5 RKV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 RKV done?
- V5 RKV was recorded at 107,063 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
- Has V5 RKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 RKV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 RKV 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 RKV find?
- V5 RKV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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