MERCEDES-BENZ E WN05VAM has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 280,569 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 15:58.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

WN05VAM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 2026280,569 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Mirror Glass Held On By Tape
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 2025280,331 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Mirror Glass Held On By Tape
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged
  6. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Has Slight Play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED14TH APRIL 202313TH APRIL 2024275,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Management Warning Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED6TH APRIL 2023275,044 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Incorrect Colour (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Management Warning Light On
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202021ST DECEMBER 2021272,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JUNE 201919TH DECEMBER 2020262,245 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged Outer Casing Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Greased
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of All Underside Components
FAILED14TH JUNE 2019262,242 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged Outer Casing Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Greased
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of All Underside Components
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Limit - 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201819TH JUNE 2019230,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Greased
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED12TH JUNE 2018230,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipes Greased
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH JUNE 201719TH JUNE 2018205,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear Most Arm (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Most (2.4.g.2)
FAILED14TH JUNE 2017205,552 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear Most Arm (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Rear Most (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Most (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201619TH JUNE 2017191,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED14TH JUNE 2016191,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Rod Has Movement
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Fluid Suspension Unit Leaking (2.4.d.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED19TH JUNE 201519TH JUNE 2016174,771 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED19TH JUNE 201419TH JUNE 2015154,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED20TH JUNE 201319TH JUNE 2014137,345 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Parking Brake Only Just Met Requirements
PASSED13TH JUNE 201224TH JUNE 2013131,619 MI
FAILED13TH JUNE 2012131,619 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201124TH JUNE 2012111,591 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 2011111,591 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH JUNE 201024TH JUNE 201188,060 MI
PASSED24TH JUNE 200924TH JUNE 201071,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall
PASSED25TH JUNE 200824TH JUNE 200959,917 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

WN05VAM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

WN05VAM MOT Comments

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WN05VAM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 280,569 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,028 miles

WN05VAM FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz E with registration WN05VAM was manufactured on Tuesday 21st June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 280,569 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 14,028 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz E beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WN05VAM has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz E has had 70 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 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 Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does WN05VAM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 WN05VAM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WN05VAM Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 WN05VAM does have Tax. Read more

When does WN05VAM Tax expire?

The current Tax for WN05VAM will expire in 6 months on Friday 1st January 2027. 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 WN05VAM MOT expire?

The current MOT for WN05VAM will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Read more

When did WN05VAM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WN05VAM was on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 15:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WN05VAM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for WN05VAM 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 WN05VAM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for WN05VAM we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has WN05VAM done?

The odometer reading for WN05VAM at the last MOT in October 2025 was 280,569 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 14,028 miles per year. Read more

How old is WN05VAM?

The vehicle WN05VAM was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 21st June 2005. Read more

What colour is WN05VAM?

The official colour of WN05VAM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WN05VAM have?

WN05VAM has a 3.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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