2005 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · T31 COW
2005 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 126,649 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2987cc
T31 COW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 126,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T31 COW Mileage History
- 06/12/2023111,571 mi
- 10/12/2024117,589 mi+6,018 mi
- 10/12/2024117,589 mi
- 09/12/2025126,631 mi+9,042 mi
- 11/12/2025126,649 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 7,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T31 COW 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 (T31 COW) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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