2005 Mercedes E 3.2L Diesel · 249 BWR
2005 Mercedes E (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 152,222 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3222cc
249 BWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 152,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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249 BWR Mileage History
- 11/07/2024146,202 mi
- 21/07/2025147,649 mi+1,447 mi
- 22/07/2025147,649 mi
- 28/07/2026152,188 mi+4,539 mi
- 03/08/2026152,222 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
249 BWR 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 (249 BWR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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 (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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