Mercedes-Benz E
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc
X5 VMBMOT history
X5 VMB is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 135,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 135,291 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,468 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 VMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 30 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 VMB was last recorded at 135,291 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 5,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,504 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,787 miles
- Average per year
- 9,468 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,291 miles
- 2024 – 129,504 miles
- 2023 – 123,918 miles
- 2022 – 117,735 miles
- 2021 – 109,086 miles
- 2020 – 101,696 miles
- 2019 – 90,136 miles
- 2018 – 72,746 miles
- 2017 – 57,552 miles
- 2016 – 47,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,291 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,291 miles (+5,787)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 135,291 miles
- Test number
- 936413414852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,504 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 129,504 miles
- Test number
- 876715696478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail129,501 miles (+5,583)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,501 miles
- Test number
- 936082161648
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNoise from both rear wheels?
Pass123,918 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 123,918 miles
- Test number
- 435773040263
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail123,916 miles (+6,181)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,916 miles
- Test number
- 840425706491
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass117,735 miles (+8,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 117,735 miles
- Test number
- 777465316633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass109,086 miles (+7,390)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 109,086 miles
- Test number
- 445826569449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,696 miles (+11,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,696 miles
- Test number
- 348646624230
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,136 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,136 miles
- Test number
- 185713762363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,135 miles (+17,389)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,135 miles
- Test number
- 155873858424
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass72,746 miles (+15,194)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 72,746 miles
- Test number
- 317216071929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,552 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,552 miles
- Test number
- 795953137957
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail57,552 miles (+9,641)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,552 miles
- Test number
- 827955645940
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,911 miles
- Test number
- 345855958910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 VMB
- Does X5 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 VMB is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X5 VMB?
- The MOT on X5 VMB is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 VMB done?
- X5 VMB was recorded at 135,291 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 9,468 miles a year.
- Has X5 VMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 VMB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on X5 VMB 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 VMB find?
- X5 VMB passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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