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5 MGL

2007 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,299 mi
Last recorded90,299 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz E93,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 82,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,016 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 43,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 21,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 12,822 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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5 MGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 93,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 MGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 MGL registered?

5 MGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is 5 MGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 MGL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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