
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass40,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 40,202 miles
- Test number
- 766693445156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass33,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 33,522 miles
- Test number
- 647809365347
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass31,631 miles (+3,689)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 31,631 miles
- Test number
- 691254769977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,942 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 27,942 miles
- Test number
- 585146284205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,082 miles (+4,059)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 27,082 miles
- Test number
- 525212774203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,023 miles (+8,343)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 23,023 miles
- Test number
- 285272044158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,680 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 14,680 miles
- Test number
- 229818983200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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