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Mercedes-Benz E

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

W5 GECMOT history

W5 GEC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

W5 GEC white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,912 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 GEC was last recorded at 179,912 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 12,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,085 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,827 miles
Average per year
9,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,912 miles
  • 2025 – 167,085 miles
  • 2024 – 154,089 miles
  • 2023 – 144,079 miles
  • 2022 – 133,377 miles
  • 2021 – 127,039 miles
  • 2020 – 123,057 miles
  • 2019 – 120,243 miles
  • 2018 – 117,046 miles
  • 2017 – 106,979 miles
  • 2016 – 87,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above the differential. Left side. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR. Brake pipe to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,912 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,912 miles
    Test number
    360669544676
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above the differential. Left side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR. Brake pipe to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail179,912 miles (+12,827)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,912 miles
    Test number
    639767669117
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above the differential. Left side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine undercover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR. Brake pipe to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,085 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,085 miles
    Test number
    463504593586
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,085 miles (+12,996)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,085 miles
    Test number
    396379081606
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broke top mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,089 miles
    Test number
    108214217088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail154,089 miles (+10,010)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,089 miles
    Test number
    161647293982
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass144,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    870499257603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,079 miles (+10,702)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,079 miles
    Test number
    207473948615
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass133,377 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,377 miles
    Test number
    761470601761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,039 miles (+3,982)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,039 miles
    Test number
    663773212818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,057 miles (+2,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,057 miles
    Test number
    970639821221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass120,243 miles (+3,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,243 miles
    Test number
    647494091387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass117,046 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,046 miles
    Test number
    634784932819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,979 miles (+19,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    174927440675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,149 miles
    Test number
    831333306848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about W5 GEC

Does W5 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 GEC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 GEC?
The MOT on W5 GEC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 GEC done?
W5 GEC was recorded at 179,912 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 9,084 miles a year.
Has W5 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 GEC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 GEC 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 W5 GEC find?
W5 GEC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above the differential. left side.; engine undercover fitted, and 4 more.

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