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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

X5 BVSMOT history

X5 BVS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

X5 BVS black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,916 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BVS was last recorded at 155,916 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,277 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,639 miles
Average per year
10,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,916 miles
  • 2025 – 148,277 miles
  • 2024 – 140,580 miles
  • 2023 – 132,287 miles
  • 2022 – 121,006 miles
  • 2021 – 114,057 miles
  • 2020 – 105,617 miles
  • 2019 – 100,611 miles
  • 2018 – 77,764 miles
  • 2017 – 49,692 miles
  • 2016 – 45,633 miles
  • 2015 – 38,859 miles
  • 2014 – 31,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,916 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,916 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,916 miles
    Test number
    297319716210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,277 miles (+7,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    958799186484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,580 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    583541321730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,579 miles (+8,292)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    200325054151
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass132,287 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,287 miles
    Test number
    617993598504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail132,286 miles (+11,280)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,286 miles
    Test number
    569133568653
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure clamp split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,006 miles (+6,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    364230702344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,057 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    822679098092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,617 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    191906033107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,611 miles (+22,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    217003777286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    855216218736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,764 miles (+28,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    855807475450
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass49,692 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    110132000235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,633 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    174197415621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,859 miles (+7,648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    269540215291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,211 miles (+922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    979819814224
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass30,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    138695614159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 BVS

Does X5 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BVS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BVS?
The MOT on X5 BVS is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BVS done?
X5 BVS was recorded at 155,916 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 10,631 miles a year.
Has X5 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BVS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 BVS 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 X5 BVS find?
X5 BVS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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