2005 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · BSZ 1042
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 130,862 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BSZ 1042 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 130,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BSZ 1042 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (BSZ 1042) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BSZ 1042 Mileage History
- 23/10/2023124,122 mi
- 03/10/2024127,794 mi+3,672 mi
- 04/10/2024127,802 mi+8 mi
- 07/10/2025130,851 mi+3,049 mi
- 08/10/2025130,862 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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