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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc

Y5 GFMMOT history

Y5 GFM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y5 GFM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,014 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GFM was last recorded at 154,014 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,306 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,708 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,014 miles
  • 2025 – 152,306 miles
  • 2024 – 150,492 miles
  • 2023 – 146,657 miles
  • 2022 – 139,930 miles
  • 2021 – 139,476 miles
  • 2019 – 136,246 miles
  • 2018 – 132,606 miles
  • 2017 – 124,884 miles
  • 2016 – 115,652 miles
  • 2014 – 106,599 miles
  • 2013 – 102,225 miles
  • 2012 – 100,094 miles
  • 2011 – 97,759 miles
  • 2010 – 94,866 miles
  • 2009 – 75,973 miles
  • 2008 – 61,341 miles
  • 2007 – 59,170 miles
  • 2006 – 40,569 miles
  • 2005 – 28,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,014 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavely undersealed

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,014 miles (+1,708)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,014 miles
    Test number
    300914743287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavely undersealed

  2. Pass152,306 miles (+1,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,306 miles
    Test number
    877376901110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car hevalay underseled

  3. Pass150,492 miles (+3,835)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,492 miles
    Test number
    539379583217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at top arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at top arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,657 miles (+6,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,657 miles
    Test number
    225628009127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,930 miles (+454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,930 miles
    Test number
    773646030637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,476 miles (+3,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,476 miles
    Test number
    501644651446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,246 miles
    Test number
    920409093246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,246 miles (+3,640)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,246 miles
    Test number
    613654420094
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,606 miles
    Test number
    621535921251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,606 miles (+7,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,606 miles
    Test number
    937537954271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass124,884 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,884 miles
    Test number
    896408052679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail124,845 miles (+9,193)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,845 miles
    Test number
    723619705877
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass115,652 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,652 miles
    Test number
    343542304004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail115,651 miles (+9,052)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    584493529526
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,599 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,599 miles
    Test number
    228521334350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail106,599 miles (+4,374)2 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,599 miles
    Test number
    557521834338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass102,225 miles (+2,131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    229374843352
    • NoteFront discs are slightly pitted
    • NoteRear discs are slightly pitted

  18. Pass100,094 miles (+2,335)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,094 miles
    Test number
    926853882247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f inner steering arm has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

  19. Pass97,759 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    447392291229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,866 miles (+18,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    251695190260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,973 miles (+14,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,973 miles
    Test number
    611150419338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,341 miles (+2,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,341 miles
    Test number
    631882918325
    • NoteFront brakes have slight fluctuations

  23. Pass59,170 miles (+18,601)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    561454117309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,569 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    701355826371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,561 miles (+12,288)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    180634926386
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass28,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    611483155309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GFM

Does Y5 GFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 GFM is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GFM?
The MOT on Y5 GFM is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 GFM done?
Y5 GFM was recorded at 154,014 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has Y5 GFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GFM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y5 GFM 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 Y5 GFM find?
Y5 GFM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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