2005 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · FP05 ALG
2005 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 85,929 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP05 ALG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 85,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FP05 ALG Mileage History
- 15/12/202377,060 mi
- 21/11/202481,391 mi+4,331 mi
- 26/11/202481,391 mi
- 11/12/202585,895 mi+4,504 mi
- 17/12/202585,929 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 4,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP05 ALG 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 E (FP05 ALG) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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