MERCEDES-BENZ E S5BDX has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 156,529 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 16:25.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

S5BDX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 2027156,529 MI
FAILED2ND MARCH 2026156,522 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20256TH MARCH 2026152,439 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 20246TH MARCH 2025148,091 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20236TH MARCH 2024141,961 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2023141,961 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20226TH MARCH 2023135,367 MI
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 2022135,367 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20216TH MARCH 2022128,218 MI
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 20206TH MARCH 2021123,712 MI
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 2020123,712 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20196TH MARCH 2020113,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20186TH MARCH 2019101,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED7TH MARCH 2018101,133 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED1ST MARCH 20172ND MARCH 201888,088 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20162ND MARCH 201779,966 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20152ND MARCH 201671,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20142ND MARCH 201562,607 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wear On Edges
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 201462,566 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wear On Edges
PASSED2ND MARCH 20132ND MARCH 201453,073 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED1ST MARCH 20122ND MARCH 201345,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S5BDX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

S5BDX MOT Comments

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S5BDX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 156,529 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,208 miles

S5BDX FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz E with registration S5BDX was manufactured on Monday 2nd March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 156,529 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 9,208 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S5BDX has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz E has had 10 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz E is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does S5BDX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 S5BDX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S5BDX Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 S5BDX does have Tax. Read more

When does S5BDX Tax expire?

The current Tax for S5BDX will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S5BDX MOT expire?

The current MOT for S5BDX will expire in 11 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did S5BDX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S5BDX was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 16:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S5BDX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for S5BDX we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S5BDX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for S5BDX we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has S5BDX done?

The odometer reading for S5BDX at the last MOT in March 2026 was 156,529 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,208 miles per year. Read more

How old is S5BDX?

The vehicle S5BDX was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Monday 2nd March 2009. Read more

What colour is S5BDX?

The official colour of S5BDX is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does S5BDX have?

S5BDX has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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