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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

Y5 GRUMOT history

Y5 GRU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y5 GRU silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,594 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 GRU was last recorded at 81,594 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,152 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,442 miles
Average per year
5,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,594 miles
  • 2024 – 76,152 miles
  • 2023 – 69,686 miles
  • 2022 – 64,591 miles
  • 2021 – 59,799 miles
  • 2020 – 54,237 miles
  • 2018 – 47,092 miles
  • 2017 – 40,202 miles
  • 2016 – 33,522 miles
  • 2015 – 31,631 miles
  • 2014 – 27,942 miles
  • 2013 – 14,680 miles
  • 2012 – 8,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,594 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,594 miles (+5,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    172386753183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,152 miles (+6,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    269909062861
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,686 miles (+5,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    108646604490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass64,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    793631505526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail64,591 miles (+4,792)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    680760181012
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass59,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    512275268716
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail59,799 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    719694350839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass54,237 miles (+7,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    141547875372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,092 miles (+6,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    978124597963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass40,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    766693445156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,202 miles (+6,680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    632351525149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  12. Pass33,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    647809365347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,522 miles (+1,891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    850087259813
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle adrift
  14. Pass31,631 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    691254769977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,942 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,942 miles
    Test number
    585146284205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,082 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    525212774203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,023 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,023 miles
    Test number
    285272044158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,680 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,680 miles
    Test number
    229818983200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,616 miles
    Test number
    326452092405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 GRU

Does Y5 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 GRU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 GRU?
The MOT on Y5 GRU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 GRU done?
Y5 GRU was recorded at 81,594 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
Has Y5 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 GRU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 GRU 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 GRU find?
Y5 GRU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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